Wellsburg, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Wellsburg faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The American Dry Cleaners-Mingo Junction Superfund site is located only 1.4 miles away. This site is contaminated with Tetrachloroethylene, also called PCE. For your daily life, this means toxic chemicals could be in the soil or moving through the groundwater. With nine hazardous sites within five miles, the cumulative risk is high. You must be careful about water sources and air quality inside your home.
Action Required
Contact CHANGE, INC at 304-797-7733 to access HUD-approved housing counseling and safety resources for the Wellsburg area. This agency provides guidance on maintaining a healthy home environment despite local groundwater threats. You may also contact the Northern Panhandle Resource Conservation and Dev Council Inc for information on local land use and environmental health initiatives. For residents seeking community-based environmental education, the Oglebay Institute offers resources to help understand regional ecological impacts. Immediate action is recommended to test private wells and basement air quality through these established local organizations to ensure your family's safety from PCE exposure.
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.