Erie, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The neighborhood in ZIP code 16507 faces a critical environmental safety risk. The East Avenue Study Area is the nearest Superfund site, located just over one mile away. This site contains hazardous chemicals that can move through the air, soil, or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful when gardening or playing outside. Contaminants can enter your home as dust or get into local water, which might make your family sick over time.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local organizations to address housing safety and environmental health concerns. Reach out to the Environmental Community Organization For Sustainability for information on local mitigation efforts. For assistance with housing safety and resource navigation, contact Saint Martin Center, Inc at 814-452-6113 or the Greater Erie Community Action Agency at 814-459-4581-406. These agencies provide guidance on navigating living conditions near active Superfund sites. Ensure you request a home lead or contaminant assessment if you reside in a high-risk zone near the East Avenue Study Area or the lead smelter.
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.