SECTION 2 – REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The Leed-Himmel Industries site, identified by EPA ID 110001729979, remains on the National Priorities List with an active status. Current investigations focus on unspecified hazardous substances that may migrate through groundwater or soil vapor. Exposure pathways include the inhalation of contaminated dust and direct contact with polluted surface soil. These contaminants pose significant health risks, including potential respiratory issues, skin irritation, and long-term systemic damage if left unmitigated. The surrounding region contains 27 hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius, increasing the cumulative toxic load for local residents. To reduce personal risk, residents should follow three defensive measures. First, utilize high-efficiency particulate air filters indoors to capture migrating airborne pollutants. Second, avoid gardening or disturbing soil in areas where runoff from industrial sites may have settled. Third, remove shoes before entering the home to prevent tracking contaminated sediment into living spaces. Continuous monitoring of the EPA Superfund Task Force updates is necessary to track the progress of remedial actions and containment strategies. Local soil and water testing are recommended for properties within the immediate two-mile radius of the Leed-Himmel facility to ensure specific contaminant levels do not exceed safe federal exposure limits.