Jonesboro, Maine
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Jonesboro residents, a safety warning about Smith's Junkyard, 7.2 miles away. This old dump has dangerous unknown chemicals. These chemicals could harm your family. Don't breathe dusty air or fumes if you are near the site. Chemicals can get into well water; have it tested if you live close by. Avoid gardening or growing food in dirt or water near the junkyard. Keep children away from the site and its dirt/water, as they are more easily made sick by these substances. Your safety matters.
Action Required
Jonesboro Residents Action Plan (04648): Protect our environment and community! Connect with local environmental nonprofits: A Climate To Thrive, Association To Promote And Protect The Lubec Environment, and Blue Hill Garden Club Inc. For housing assistance, contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. If you have environmental contamination concerns not addressed by local groups, call the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Next Step: Visit the websites of A Climate To Thrive, Association To Promote And Protect The Lubec Environment, and Blue Hill Garden Club Inc. to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
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.