Bartonsville, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Bartonsville faces a critical safety risk due to nearby toxic waste. The Butz Landfill is the closest Superfund site and is currently active. Dangerous substances buried there can leak into the local environment. For your daily life, this means your drinking water and soil might be unsafe. Avoid playing in or touching dirt near industrial areas. Do not drink water from private wells without professional testing. Staying informed about local pollution is vital for keeping your family healthy and safe.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact the Brodheads Watershed Association to learn about local water quality monitoring and environmental protection efforts in the Bartonsville area. For those concerned about the impact of these hazards on housing safety or property stability, reach out to United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania at 570-343-8835. Additionally, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania provides housing assistance and can be reached at 570-558-2490. Engaging with these organizations ensures you receive the most current data regarding local land use and safety resources available to the community during the ongoing cleanup of the Butz 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.