Pitcairn, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Pitcairn faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to high concentrations of industrial waste sites nearby. The 2021 Mon River Drum Site is only 2.4 miles away and contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated well water. Ten hazardous sites sit within five miles of your home, increasing the risk of chemical exposure in your neighborhood.
Action Required
Residents should contact 3 Rivers Wet Weather Inc or the Allegheny Land Trust to discuss local water quality and land conservation efforts. For those concerned about environmental impacts on their housing or seeking relocation assistance, the Mon Valley Initiative provides support services at 412-464-4000-4026. Alternatively, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh offers housing counseling and can be reached at 412-227-4802. It is vital to document any unusual odors or runoff and report them to these advocacy groups. Immediate action is required to mitigate the 10.0 critical hazard rating affecting the Pitcairn community.
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.