Bass Harbor, Maine
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Bass Harbor residents (ZIP 04653): About 7.9 miles away is the old HANCOCK ELLSWORTH TANNERY, a Superfund site. This means it has harmful chemicals that need special cleanup. For your safety, remember: Do not breathe dust or drink water directly from or near the tannery site. Avoid gardening in soil close to the site. Keep children and pets away from the Superfund site area. These substances can be bad for your health if you are exposed to them there.
Action Required
Bass Harbor Residents (04653): For environmental concerns, contact: – A Climate To Thrive: [No phone number provided] – Association To Promote And Protect The Lubec Environment: [No phone number provided] – Blue Hill Garden Club Inc: [No phone number provided] For housing assistance or HUD-related issues, call HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. If you suspect environmental contamination and cannot find local assistance, contact the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Next Step: Identify one environmental or housing issue you'd like to address and reach out to the relevant organization or hotline.
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.