Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Des Moines residents near ZIP code 50350 face a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby toxic waste. The Ankeny Dry Cleaners Superfund site is only 4.3 miles away. This site released a dangerous chemical called tetrachloroethylene, or PCE. For your daily life, this means toxic vapors can seep into buildings or contaminate local groundwater. Breathing these fumes or drinking polluted water can cause serious long-term health problems for you and your family.
Action Required
Immediate steps are necessary to address housing safety and environmental advocacy. Residents should contact HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277 or GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY at 515-471-8686 to discuss property safety and potential mitigation assistance. For local environmental advocacy and community organizing regarding these 14 hazardous sites, reach out to 1000 Friends of Iowa or A M O S-A Metropolitan Organizing Strategy. These organizations provide resources for navigating critical hazard zones and ensuring local government accountability for cleanup efforts.
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.