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What is the name of the river with headwaters at Butte that is the largest Superfund site in the United States?

  • Clark Fork River

  • Missouri River

  • Yellowstone River

  • Big Hole River

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The upper Clark Fork River, with headwaters at Butte, is the largest Superfund site in the United States. This is due to the environmental implications of Butte's mining and smelting operations.
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