Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Wilkes Barre faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Midway Cleaners Superfund site is only 3.2 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the soil or groundwater near your home. For daily life, this means you must be careful about what is in your tap water and the air inside your basement. Living near these active cleanup zones increases your risk of coming into contact with invisible, harmful toxins.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their health and property values. Contact the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition For Abandoned Mine Reclamation to learn about local land restoration and environmental monitoring efforts in your neighborhood. For those concerned about the safety of their current housing or looking for assistance with environmental home hazards, contact the Housing Development Corporation of Northeast in Wilkes Barre at 570-824-4803. They provide housing-related services that can assist residents living near high-risk areas. Staying informed through these local organizations is the best way to manage the critical risks identified in this report.
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.