Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Ankeny Dry Cleaners Superfund site is located 4.3 miles from your home. This area contains a dangerous chemical called tetrachloroethylene, or PCE. Because your hazard score is a critical 10.0, you face high risks. This chemical can move through the ground and enter houses as a gas. There are 14 toxic sites within ten miles of you. This means the air and water near your home might be affected by old industrial waste and cleaning chemicals.
Action Required
You must take immediate steps to protect your health in ZIP 50394. Contact A M O S-A Metropolitan Organizing Strategy to participate in local environmental advocacy. For assistance with home safety or repairs related to environmental hazards, call HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277. You may also contact Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity at 515-471-8686 for housing support. Engaging with 1000 Friends of Iowa will provide updates on local land use and safety. Do not delay in seeking professional testing for your property.
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.