Contoocook, New Hampshire
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Heads up, Contoocook! The Merrimack River Tannery Waste Superfund site is about 9.5 miles away. This site contains dangerous chemicals. While it's distant, it's wise to be aware. If your well water near the river ever smells or tastes strange, don't drink it and get it tested. Avoid gardening or playing directly on the soil near the site itself. Always keep children away from the actual cleanup area. Your health is important.
Action Required
Contoocook (03229) residents, enhance your community and environment! For nature education and wildlife appreciation, contact A Childs Inspiration Wildlife Discovery Garden. Join gardening enthusiasts with the Ashland Garden Club. Support local conservation through the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust. If you need HUD assistance, call 1-800-569-4287. For environmental concerns, consider contacting the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802 if no specific local resource is applicable. Next step: Visit the website or call one of these organizations this week to learn more about their work and how you can get involved.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
This report is generated from publicly available government data and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For current site-specific information, visit EPA Superfund.