Six Coldwater Creek Homes Slated for Demolition in Florissant Radioactive Waste Cleanup

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to remove contamination beneath foundations in month-long project

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Starting Monday, six homes in Florissant's Cades Cove neighborhood along Coldwater Creek will be demolished so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can remove radioactive contamination beneath their foundations. Officials say the month-long demolition and follow-up remediation, expected to take less than a year, will use strict controls and continuous air monitoring before the land is restored and returned to homeowners.

Why it matters

Coldwater Creek in Florissant has long been contaminated with radioactive waste, and this project represents an ongoing effort to address the issue and restore the affected neighborhoods. The demolition and cleanup will aim to mitigate public health risks and environmental damage caused by the historical radioactive contamination.

The details

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be demolishing six homes in Florissant's Cades Cove neighborhood along Coldwater Creek starting on Monday. The month-long demolition and remediation process is expected to take less than a year and will involve strict controls and continuous air monitoring to ensure public safety during the removal of radioactive contamination beneath the home foundations.

  • The demolition of the six homes will begin on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • The overall demolition and remediation process is expected to take less than a year to complete.

The players

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The federal agency responsible for overseeing the demolition and remediation of the radioactive contamination beneath the Coldwater Creek homes in Florissant.

Cades Cove Neighborhood

The residential area in Florissant located along Coldwater Creek where the six homes slated for demolition are situated.

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