Iowa City, Iowa
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Iowa City area faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby toxic waste locations. The Former Big B 1 Hour Cleaners site is a major concern located less than five miles away. This site contains Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, which are harmful chemicals that can turn into gases. In your daily life, these vapors can leak into the air or seep into groundwater. Breathing or drinking these invisible chemicals causes serious health problems over time.
Action Required
Residents in the 52246 area must take immediate steps to protect their households and advocate for local remediation. Contact 100Grannies For A Livable Future or Driftless Water Defenders to join community efforts monitoring local environmental health and water safety. These organizations provide resources for understanding regional contamination. For those in impacted housing or seeking relocation assistance due to environmental hazards, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. Reaching out to these groups ensures you receive the latest updates on the Former Big B 1 Hour Cleaners site and surrounding hazardous locations to maintain family safety.
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.