Jefferson County airport sued for noise, lead contamination
Source: https://denvergazette.com/, February 24, 2024
By: Scott Weiser
More than 400 residents of Superior’s Rock Creek subdivision filed a lawsuit against neighboring Jefferson County, owner of the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, complaining that noise and alleged pollution from leaded aviation fuel are affecting their well-being and devaluing their homes.
The residents of the subdivision claim in the lawsuit that increasing use of the airport has harmed them due to “noise and vibration” and other related activity. The complaint includes allegations that aviation gasoline known as “100LL,” which contains small amounts of lead, is polluting their homes. Read more.