Albion, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Albion faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby industrial contamination. The East Avenue Study Area is the closest Superfund site, located less than three miles away. This site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or drinking untreated well water. Pollution from nearby factories like Erie Coke Corporation adds to the risk for everyone living in this area.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and advocate for local cleanup efforts. Contact the Edinboro Lake Watershed Association Inc or the Brokenstraw Watershed Council to learn about water quality monitoring in the Albion area. For those concerned about environmental hazards in their housing, contact Saint Martin Center, Inc at 814-452-6113 or the Greater Erie Community Action Agency at 814-459-4581-406. These agencies provide support for families living near high-risk zones. Request a home inspection to ensure your residence meets safety standards regarding industrial runoff and air quality.
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.