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The provided sources primarily discuss the historical chemical contamination of the Denver Federal Center (DFC) and ongoing concerns regarding its redevelopment. Originating as a World War II munitions plant, the site became a Superfund site due to widespread soil and groundwater pollution from solvents, heavy metals, and other toxic substances. Although removed from the Superfund list in 2012 after extensive cleanup, residents and authors raise questions about the effectiveness of current remediation efforts, the potential release of toxins during new construction, and the lack of transparency from local authorities. A recurring debate among citizens involves a disputed claim of nuclear waste at the DFC, with some asserting its presence based on GSA admissions, while others, including the original article's author, emphasize that their research points only to chemical contamination. The overall sentiment reflects public apprehensionabout health and environmental risks as development projects progress on the historically polluted land.