Bath, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Bath has a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Herceg Landfill is a Superfund site only 2.1 miles from your home. This site is on an active cleanup list because it contains dangerous materials. These chemicals can leak into the ground and move toward your house. This means your drinking water or the dirt in your yard might not be safe. You should be very careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered water.
Action Required
Immediate action is recommended to ensure your living environment is safe. Contact the Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley, Inc. at 610-691-5620 for assistance with housing safety and local environmental concerns. Residents should also engage with the Bertsch Hokendauqua Catasauqua Watershed Association to learn about protecting local water resources. For residents in need of housing guidance regarding environmental health and safety, contact the Greater Community Development Corporation at 610-596-1134. These organizations provide necessary support for those living near the Herceg Landfill.
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.