Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The French Way Dry Cleaners site near ZIP 50317 is a serious environmental threat. This area has a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. Hazardous chemicals from dry cleaning can sink into the ground and enter the water we drink or the air inside our homes. Because this site is active, these substances might still be moving through the soil. You should avoid digging deep in your yard or using well water until professional testing confirms it is safe.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary due to the critical 10.0 hazard score. Residents should contact HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277 for guidance on housing safety and environmental health. Additionally, engage with 1000 Friends Of Iowa to support local environmental advocacy and land use safety. For those requiring housing repairs to address potential exposure pathways, contact GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY at 515-471-8686. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to local health officials to ensure community-wide monitoring of the French Way Dry Cleaners impact.
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.