Trainsong Park Soil Cleanup

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The City of Eugene temporarily closed Trainsong Park in January 2022 after dioxins were unexpectedly identified in the park’s soil. Dioxins are a class of toxic chemical produced by industrial and natural sources which, depending on the level of exposure, can increase the risk of cancer or other health effects.

After this discovery, Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conducted additional soil testing in February 2022. The results of that testing indicated that only some portions of the park contained soil with elevated levels of dioxins. Those areas were kept closed while the remainder of the park was reopened in April 2022. In February 2023 DEQ conducted additional testing in the park, publishing a report on the findings in June 2023.

In July 2023 the City of Eugene took over the planning for the park cleanup. The City of Eugene is now evaluating options for soil cleanup while pursuing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding to support the cleanup effort.

How to get involved:

Background Information:

¿habla español? Para información en español, visite engage.eugene-or.gov/trainsong-espanol

The City of Eugene temporarily closed Trainsong Park in January 2022 after dioxins were unexpectedly identified in the park’s soil. Dioxins are a class of toxic chemical produced by industrial and natural sources which, depending on the level of exposure, can increase the risk of cancer or other health effects.

After this discovery, Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conducted additional soil testing in February 2022. The results of that testing indicated that only some portions of the park contained soil with elevated levels of dioxins. Those areas were kept closed while the remainder of the park was reopened in April 2022. In February 2023 DEQ conducted additional testing in the park, publishing a report on the findings in June 2023.

In July 2023 the City of Eugene took over the planning for the park cleanup. The City of Eugene is now evaluating options for soil cleanup while pursuing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding to support the cleanup effort.

How to get involved:

Background Information:

¿habla español? Para información en español, visite engage.eugene-or.gov/trainsong-espanol

Page last updated: 13 Nov 2023, 03:20 PM