Helter Skelter – An In-Depth Look into the Past, Present and Unknown Future of the Blackwell Zinc Smelter
Once the site of a thriving Blackwell zinc smelter in Oklahoma has a complex history of prosperity and pollution. The smelter provided jobs and growth but ultimately left a legacy of health hazards and contamination. Despite a multi-million dollar lawsuit and cleanup efforts, questions persist about land ownership and environmental aftermath, with corporations and legal battles shaping the town’s fate. Residents remember the good days and hope for resolution, while current environmental concerns are prompting new investigations and community action.