Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Saint Johnsbury residents (ZIP 05819): Parker Sanitary Landfill, 8.8 miles away, is a cleanup site containing mercury. Mercury is harmful. Breathing mercury in air can hurt lungs and brain. Drinking mercury-tainted water can damage kidneys. Gardening in mercury-rich soil can make your food unsafe. Children are very sensitive; mercury can affect their learning and development. Understanding these risks helps keep your family safe, even with the site being distant.
Action Required
Saint Johnsbury residents (05819) can tackle environmental concerns with local support. Climate Consensus Inc. offers expertise on environmental initiatives. For local water body preservation, contact Crystal Lake Preservation Association Inc. and Dont Undermine Memphremagogs Purity Inc. If you have housing-related questions, HUD can be reached at 1-800-569-4287. If no local organization addresses your environmental issue, the EPA Superfund hotline is 1-800-424-8802. Next Step: Call one of the listed organizations to discuss your specific environmental or housing need.
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.