Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents near zip code 50319 face a critical 10.0 hazard rating due to industrial pollution. The Des Moines TCE Superfund site is located less than two miles away. This active site contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you should be careful about using groundwater from private wells. Contamination can also enter homes through chemical vapors rising from the ground, potentially affecting the air you breathe every day indoors.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to ensure residential safety in this high-risk zone. Contact HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277 for guidance on housing safety and environmental disclosures. For community-level advocacy and information on local land use, reach out to 1000 Friends of Iowa. Residents should also contact Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity at 515-471-8686 to discuss potential home remediation resources. Request updated water quality reports from the city to verify the safety of your tap water and document any unusual chemical odors in your basement or crawlspace.
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.