Newtown, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Newtown faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The nearest threat is the Kenny’s Cleaners Superfund site. While this site is over nine miles away, it is currently active on the National Priorities List. Hazardous substances from industrial sites can seep into the local environment. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about potential pollutants in your water and soil. Contamination moves through groundwater and can affect your long-term health and safety.
Action Required
Residents of Newtown must take proactive steps to mitigate these environmental risks. Contact the Aquetong Watershed Association Inc to learn about local water quality initiatives and how to protect your community's natural resources. If you have concerns about how environmental hazards affect your property value or housing safety, reach out to the Urban League of Philadelphia at 215-985-3220 or the Northwest Counseling Service at 215-324-7500. These HUD-approved agencies provide guidance on safe housing. Engaging with Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc can also help you implement ecological barriers on your property to improve local air and soil quality.
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.