Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Des Moines faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Ankeny Dry Cleaners Superfund site is located only 4.3 miles away. It contains a chemical called tetrachloroethylene, or PCE. This toxic solvent can move through the ground and into the air inside nearby buildings. In daily life, this means you might be breathing or drinking chemicals that are not safe. Residents must be careful because these pollutants can cause long-term health problems if not managed.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to mitigate risks in this high-hazard zone. Residents should contact HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277 for help with housing safety and environmental standards. Alternatively, contact Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity at 515-471-8686 for structural support and resource navigation. For community advocacy regarding the Ankeny Dry Cleaners site and local land use, engage with 1000 Friends of Iowa. These organizations provide the necessary framework for residents to address environmental hazards and ensure their homes remain safe from industrial contaminants like PCE.
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.