Des Moines, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Des Moines ZIP code 50396 has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The Ankeny Dry Cleaners Superfund site is 4.3 miles away and is currently active on the National Priorities List. This site is contaminated with tetrachloroethylene, a chemical that can soak into the ground and poison the water or air. These toxins can enter your home as invisible vapors. Breathing these chemicals every day increases the risk of serious illnesses for you and your family.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASY, INC. (HOME, INC.) at 515-243-1277 to discuss housing safety and environmental health resources. For residents requiring physical home modifications to improve safety, contact Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity at 515-471-8686. You can also engage with 1000 Friends of Iowa to join local environmental advocacy efforts. Document any chemical odors or health changes and report them to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Seeking professional indoor air quality testing is recommended to confirm your home is safe from dry-cleaning chemical vapors.
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.