Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Ankeny Dry Cleaners Superfund site is located 4.3 miles from your area. This site contains tetrachloroethylene, a chemical used for cleaning clothes. It has seeped into the soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means the air inside nearby buildings or the water from local wells could be unsafe. With a critical hazard score of 10.0, your environment faces serious risks from multiple nearby industrial waste sites. Pay attention to local water reports and soil testing.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to address housing safety and environmental advocacy. Contact HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277 to discuss safe housing options and potential environmental mitigation grants. For collective community action regarding local pollution, engage with A M O S-A Metropolitan Organizing Strategy. If you are concerned about long-term property stability near the Ankeny Dry Cleaners site, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is available at 515-471-8686. Do not delay in verifying the safety of your immediate living environment and participating in local cleanup advocacy.
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.