Mishawaka, Indiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Mishawaka faces a critical hazard rating of 10.0 due to extreme industrial contamination. The Wachowiak Drum Site is located only 3.4 miles away and contains dangerous amounts of mercury. This heavy metal stays in the soil and water for a very long time. In your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or eating fish from nearby ponds. Mercury is a poison that can hurt your brain and nervous system if you are exposed.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Bremen Conservation Club Inc or the C O Mollenhour Conservation Camp Council Inc for information on local soil and water conservation efforts. For those concerned about housing safety or environmental displacement, contact LACASA OF GOSHEN, INC. at 574-533-4450 extension 72 or their Elkhart branch office at 574-533-4450. These agencies provide vital resources for safe housing and community support. Ensure your property is tested for mercury levels to mitigate long-term health risks associated with the Wachowiak Drum Site and surrounding industrial areas.
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.