Silver Lake, Indiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents of Silver Lake face a critical environmental hazard score of 8.5 out of 10. The Lakeland Disposal Service, Inc. Superfund site is located only 3.4 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that may affect your soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about drinking well water or gardening in untreated soil. Pollutants from old landfills can move through the ground and reach your home without you seeing or smelling them.
Action Required
Immediate action is recommended for Silver Lake residents to mitigate environmental exposure. Contact the Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation And Development Area for local environmental safety information and land use guidance. For those concerned about property safety and housing assistance, contact a HUD housing agency at 1-800-569-4287 to discuss residential health standards and relocation resources. You should also connect with the Friends Of The Panhandle Pathway Inc to stay informed about regional conservation efforts. Residents must verify their water source and request official testing records from local utilities to confirm safety levels immediately.
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.