Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Upper Black Eddy faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Crown Vantage Landfill is a major Superfund site located less than three miles away. This area contains dangerous hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching soil or drinking untreated well water. These hidden chemicals can cause long-term health problems for families if they are not properly managed and contained.
Action Required
Residents should contact the Aquetong Watershed Association Inc for information on local water safety and conservation efforts. For housing safety and environmental health assistance, contact the Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley, Inc. in Bethlehem at 610-691-5620. Alternatively, Isles, Incorporated in nearby Trenton provides environmental health services and can be reached at 609-341-4783. These organizations offer resources to help navigate the risks associated with living near the Crown Vantage Landfill. Immediate action is necessary to ensure your home remains a safe environment given the critical hazard score assigned to this region.
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.