Eldora Brownfields Program

As defined by the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, a brownfield is "real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant." 

The loss of manufacturing plants through the early 2000s has resulted in population decline and an abundance of underutilized sites. With the help of the U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment grant, the City of Eldora will be able to assess these sites and stimulate redevelopment, creating new jobs and providing for the community.