Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 -- What is phosphate and what is it used for?
Q2 -- How is phosphate mined?
Q3 -- What effect does phosphate mining have on the ecology of the area?
Q4 -- What is selenium and how is it related to phosphate?
Q5 -- How many people work at Smoky Canyon?
Q6 -- Is Smoky Canyon a Superfund site?
Q7 -- What does Simplot do to monitor impacts to the ecology of the area?
Q8 -- How long will Simplot be at Smoky Canyon?
Q9 -- What is Simplot doing to clean up selenium contamination in the area?
Q10 -- Which government agency is responsible for oversight of Simplot operations?
Q11 -- What happens to the area after active mining operations cease?
Q12 -- Is selenium a human health hazard?
