Pierceton, Indiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Pierceton faces a critical environmental hazard score of 9.9 out of 10. The Former Arnolt Corp Transformer Spill is located less than three miles away and remains an active Superfund site. Hazardous substances from this location can travel through soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about drinking water from private wells and playing in local dirt. These invisible chemicals can build up in your body and cause long-term health problems if you are exposed.
Action Required
You must take immediate steps to secure your living environment and verify the safety of your housing. Contact LACASA of Goshen, Inc. at 574-533-4450×72 to discuss housing safety standards and potential relocation assistance if your property is directly impacted by groundwater plumes. Additionally, engage with the Center Lake Conservation Association Inc to learn about local water quality monitoring efforts and community advocacy. Request a professional soil and water test from a certified laboratory to document any contamination on your property for future regulatory claims or health tracking. Provide all test results to your primary care physician.
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.