Cloquet, Minnesota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Cloquet residents, please note the Fon du Lac Mercury Spill site, about 9 miles away. Mercury is a dangerous heavy metal. It can harm your brain and body. Breathing air near the spill, drinking contaminated water, or eating fish from affected areas is risky. It can also get into garden soil, making homegrown food unsafe. Children are more vulnerable to mercury's effects. Avoid the spill area. Stay updated with EPA information to protect your family's health.
Action Required
Cloquet residents (55720), protect our natural beauty! For environmental concerns impacting Big Pine Lakes, contact Big Pine Lakes Association. For Big Sandy Lake, reach out to Big Sandy Lake Association Inc. Interested in the Cloquet Valley State Forest? Connect with Friends Of The Cloquet Valley State Forest. If you need housing assistance, contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. For Superfund-related information or if local environmental contacts are unavailable, call the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. **Next Step:** Visit the website of one of these organizations to learn about their current projects and how you can volunteer or donate.
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.