Side Lake, Minnesota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
**Safety Warning: Side Lake, MN (ZIP 55781)** WARNING: About 8.7 miles from Side Lake, Minnesota, is the Hibbing Abandoned Barrels site. This area contains unknown dangerous chemicals. Because we don't know what they are, it's safest to assume they are harmful. Breathing air near the site, drinking water directly from the area, or growing food in nearby soil could be unsafe. These chemicals can be especially harmful to children. For your safety, keep yourself and children away from the Hibbing Abandoned Barrels site and avoid contact with any materials found there.
Action Required
Side Lake Residents Action Plan (55781): For environmental concerns, connect with local nonprofits: Big Pine Lakes Association and Big Sandy Lake Association Inc. For broader environmental issues or potential Superfund sites, the EPA Superfund hotline is 1-800-424-8802. For housing assistance, contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. Friends Of The Cloquet Valley State Forest can also be contacted for park-related environmental stewardship. Next Step: Identify your most pressing concern (environmental or housing) and make a call to the relevant organization today.
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.