Yorktown, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Yorktown, Iowa residents, be aware of the Stuart Street PCE Superfund site, about 7 miles away. This site has a chemical called tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in the ground and water. Breathing air with PCE can be unhealthy. If it gets into your well water, do not drink it or use it for gardening. Children are more sensitive to this chemical. Check local updates and avoid contact with contaminated soil or water. Your safety is important.
Action Required
Yorktown, Iowa (51656) Residents Action Plan: For environmental concerns, reach out to local nonprofits dedicated to our region: Responsible River Management, Southwest Iowa Nature Trails Project Inc., and West Tarkio Watershed And Lake Alliance Inc. These organizations focus on protecting our natural resources. If you need information or assistance from HUD, please contact them directly at 1-800-569-4287. **Concrete Next Step:** Identify one specific environmental issue in Yorktown you'd like to address and contact one of the listed environmental nonprofits to learn 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.