Riverton, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Riverton, Iowa residents: A safety warning about the Sidney Sinclair Superfund site, 7 miles from town. This site contains dangerous chemicals. For your safety, do not go to the Sidney Sinclair site. Breathing air directly at the site, drinking water from nearby untested wells or streams, or gardening with soil from the site area could be harmful. Keep children away from the site. If you have a private well near the site, consider testing your water. Stay informed to help keep everyone safe.
Action Required
Riverton, Iowa Residents (51650) Action Plan: For environmental concerns, connect with local nonprofits: Responsible River Management, Southwest Iowa Nature Trails Project Inc., and West Tarkio Watershed And Lake Alliance Inc. These groups are dedicated to preserving our local ecosystem. If your concerns involve housing or HUD programs, contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. For broader environmental issues not covered by local groups, utilize the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Concrete Next Step: Reach out to one of the listed environmental nonprofits this week to learn about their current projects and how you can get involved.
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.