Slater, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Slater faces a critical safety score of 8.5 out of 10. The PCE Former Ames Pantorium is the nearest Superfund site, located 9.6 miles away. This site contains Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, which are harmful chemicals that turn into gases. In daily life, these chemicals can seep into the air you breathe or the water you drink. Because six nearby sites also contain VOCs, the risk of chemical exposure in your local environment is very high.
Action Required
Residents should contact the Boone County Conservation Foundation or the Dallas County Conservation Foundation to learn more about local environmental health. For housing assistance related to environmental safety, reach out to HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) in Des Moines at 515-243-1277. You may also contact GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY at 515-471-8686. These organizations provide resources for safe living conditions. Request information on soil testing and water quality assessments to ensure your home remains safe from VOC contamination risks identified at the nearby Superfund and dry-cleaning sites.
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.