Kinney, Minnesota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in Kinney face a high hazard score of 6.6 out of 10. The Northern Heights Mine Dump Acidic Seeps is a nearby Superfund site currently active on the National Priorities List. This location contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about where your water comes from. Avoid playing near old industrial zones or mine dumps to keep your family safe from invisible chemicals.
Action Required
Residents should contact the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. in Virginia at 218-749-2912 extension 6895 for housing assistance and environmental safety resources. For local conservation efforts and community advocacy regarding land use, reach out to the Friends Of The Cloquet Valley State Forest or the Big Pine Lakes Association. These organizations provide information on protecting local water quality and managing property near industrial zones. Stay informed by requesting recent water quality reports from your local utility provider or testing private wells annually to ensure your home remains safe from nearby hazardous seeps.
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.