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Detroit officials said on October 30 that cleanup of contaminated demolition sites could cost at least $11.6 million, with some work extending to 2029. Nearly 200 publicly owned sites have contamination considered an elevated health risk.Detroit officials said on October 30 that 195 public properties pose elevated health risks from contaminated soil, while cleanup may take until 2029 and cost millions.Detroit officials said on October 30 that cleaning contaminated demolition sites could cost $11.6 million, with some remediation continuing through 2029.