Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Your neighborhood faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to high concentrations of toxic waste. The Des Moines TCE Superfund site is less than three miles away. Hazardous substances in the ground and water from industrial history can enter your home through vapors or well water. These chemicals can damage your health over time. With eighteen hazardous sites nearby, including the Dico, Inc. location, you must take precautions to keep your family safe from invisible pollutants in your surroundings.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against chemical exposure. Contact HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277 for assistance with housing safety and environmental inspections. Additionally, engage with A M O S-A Metropolitan Organizing Strategy to join community advocacy efforts for local environmental remediation. If you are concerned about property contamination, contact GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY at 515-471-8686 for resources on home repairs and safety upgrades. Proactive testing and professional consultation are necessary to mitigate the critical risks identified in the 50316 area.
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.