Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Schnecksville faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 due to its proximity to the FMO Pesticide Site only 1.9 miles away. This active Superfund site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful with local ground water and soil contact. Dangerous chemicals from past pesticide handling may still be present in the environment nearby, posing a serious threat to everyone living in the 18078 area.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley, Inc. at 610-691-5620 for assistance with housing safety and local environmental resources. Additionally, you should engage with the Bertsch Hokendauqua Catasauqua Watershed Association to learn about local water quality monitoring efforts. These organizations provide the necessary tools to navigate the risks posed by the FMO Pesticide Site. Document any unusual odors or soil changes and report them to these local advocates to ensure community-wide safety standards are maintained in the 18078 zip code.
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.