Taylor, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Taylor, Pennsylvania, has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The Euston Lead Co Affil Metal Refining Lead Smelter is just 3.4 miles away and is an active threat. Hazardous substances from this site can settle in your soil or enter the air you breathe. This means daily activities like gardening or playing outside could expose you to dangerous chemicals. Staying safe requires being aware of these invisible pollutants in your local environment.
Action Required
Contact local experts to address these environmental risks immediately. For information on local water and soil protection, engage with the Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc or Friends Of Lackawanna. For housing safety and remediation assistance, contact NEIGHBORWORKS NORTHEASTERN PA/NHS OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY at 570-558-2490. You may also call the HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF NORTHEAST at 570-824-4803. These organizations provide the resources needed to protect your health and navigate the challenges of living near multiple active Superfund sites in the Taylor area.
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.