Rochester, Minnesota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Your area has a critical hazard score of 8.0 out of 10. The Olmsted County Sanitary Landfill is a major Superfund site only five miles away. This site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about the water you drink and the soil in your yard. These invisible chemicals can cause long-term health problems for children and adults if they are not managed properly.
Action Required
You must take immediate steps to secure your living environment. Contact Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. at 507-696-4025 to discuss housing safety and potential assistance programs for residents near critical hazard zones. Additionally, engage with local environmental groups such as the Friends of Quarry Hill Nature Center Inc to stay informed about local soil and water quality reports. Residents should document any unusual odors or water discoloration and report these findings to the EPA. Prompt action reduces the risk of long-term exposure to the hazardous substances identified at the Olmsted County Sanitary Landfill.
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.