Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Hanover faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The East Mount Zion Superfund site is located only five miles away and contains dangerous mercury. This heavy metal can seep into the local environment and impact your daily health. Mercury is especially risky for young children and pregnant women. In your everyday life, this means you must be cautious about local soil and water quality. Avoid contact with unknown dust or sediments near industrial zones to stay safe.
Action Required
Residents of Hanover must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Dicks Dam Welfare Association Inc for local environmental advocacy and information regarding regional water safety. If you are concerned about how these environmental hazards affect your housing rights or safety, reach out to THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF THE CAPITAL REGION, INC in Harrisburg at 717-238-9540. Additionally, Tenfold in Lancaster provides housing support services and can be reached at 717-397-5182. These organizations offer critical resources for navigating the risks associated with living near the East Mount Zion and Princess Mercury sites.
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.