Twig, Minnesota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Twig, Minnesota has a high hazard score of 7.4. The closest Superfund site is Dyno Nobel/Minnesota Explosives, located about nine miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the air or water. While nine miles sounds far, these chemicals can stay in the ground for a long time. For your daily life, this means you should be careful about using untreated well water or playing in local soil that might be affected by past industrial waste.
Action Required
Residents of Twig must take proactive steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Friends Of The Cloquet Valley State Forest to learn more about local land conservation and environmental monitoring efforts in your immediate area. If you are concerned about how environmental hazards affect your housing safety or property value, reach out to the ARROWHEAD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY, INC. in Virginia. Their housing experts provide guidance on maintaining safe living conditions. You can contact them directly by calling 218-749-2912 extension 6895 to discuss available resources and assistance programs for residents near industrial sites.
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.