PHOENIX — Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced today two Brownfields Grant awards totaling $54,938 to Somerton Elementary School District #11 (http://www.ssd11.org/) to bring an existing school-owned building back into use for the school’s growing student body.

Brownfields Grant funds will used to identify and properly remove and dispose of asbestos containing materials and lead-based paint in the building located at 440 N. Carlisle Ave. in Somerton, which is necessary for the school to regain use of the building, vacant for several years, for student facilities, including classrooms.