La Motte, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
La Motte residents: The Dubuque U.S. Army Reserve Center, 9.7 miles away, is a Superfund cleanup site. This means harmful chemicals are being removed, though their exact type isn't fully known. These substances could potentially affect the air you breathe or get into local water and garden soil. To stay safe, avoid dust near the site. Consider testing garden soil if concerned, and keep children away from any suspected contaminated areas. Staying informed is important.
Action Required
La Motte residents (52054), your local environmental nonprofits are Backbone Lake Friends Inc. and Cascade Community Enhancement Corp. For assistance with housing issues, contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. If you have concerns about environmental contamination and no specific local organization is listed for that issue, please call the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Our concrete next step is to identify a specific environmental concern and then contact the relevant organization for information and support.
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.