Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The hazard level for zip code 50315 is critical. You live near the Des Moines TCE Superfund site. This area has a long history of industrial pollution. Hazardous chemicals like trichloroethylene can leak into the ground and get into the water or air. These poisons can make people sick if they breathe them or touch contaminated soil. Because there are ten dangerous sites within five miles, you must be very careful about your environment every single day.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the local nonprofit A Metropolitan Organizing Strategy (AMOS) to join community advocacy efforts for environmental transparency. For those concerned about the safety of their current residence, contact HOME Opportunities Made Easy, Inc. at 515-243-1277 for housing counseling and safety resources. Additionally, reach out to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity at 515-471-8686 to inquire about home repair programs that may address structural vulnerabilities to environmental hazards. Staying informed through these local agencies is the most effective way to protect your family from critical toxic threats.
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.