Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in the 50327 area face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Des Moines TCE Superfund site is located seven miles away and remains active on the National Priorities List. Hazardous substances from industrial activities can seep into the soil and groundwater. In your daily life, this means you must be careful about where your water comes from and avoid contact with untreated ground zones. These invisible chemicals can stay in the environment for a very long time.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary to secure your housing safety and advocate for local remediation. Contact HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277 for assistance with housing safety standards and environmental disclosures. You should also engage with 1000 Friends of Iowa to support land use policies that protect residents from industrial contamination. If you are seeking sustainable housing solutions away from active hazard zones, reach out to GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY at 515-471-8686. Stay informed on the Dico, Inc. and Tuttle Street Landfill status through local environmental organizing committees.
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.