Passumpsic, Vermont
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY The Passumpsic area carries a high hazard score of 6.6 due to industrial waste at the Darling Hill Dump. This Superfund site is contaminated with mercury, a heavy metal that stays in the environment for a very long time. For your daily life, mercury can get into the water or the fish you catch. This metal is poisonous to the brain, so you must be careful about what you eat and drink near these hazardous waste sites.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED You should immediately engage with local environmental groups to monitor regional safety. Contact the Crystal Lake Preservation Association Inc or Climate Consensus Inc to learn about water protection initiatives. For those concerned about housing safety and environmental impacts on property, professional assistance is available. Contact Affordable Housing, Education and Development, Inc. (AHEAD) at 603-444-1377 or Downstreet Housing and Community Development, Inc. at 802-477-1331. These agencies provide essential guidance on maintaining a safe living environment. Taking these steps ensures your family remains protected from the high hazard levels identified in the Passumpsic area.
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.