Brownsville, Minnesota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Brownsville faces a high hazard score of 7.6 due to its proximity to the Caledonia Municipal Well Contamination site. This active Superfund site is only 4.5 miles away. When hazardous substances enter the local water supply, they can affect the safety of the water you use for drinking and bathing. You cannot always see or smell these chemicals. Daily life in this area requires extra caution regarding groundwater quality to ensure your family stays healthy and safe from long-term exposure.
Action Required
Residents should contact Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Inc for information on local ecological health and conservation efforts. For those concerned about how environmental hazards affect their housing safety or financial stability, direct assistance is available through regional HUD agencies. Contact CCCS of Sheboygan in La Crosse at 844-307-7220 or Catholic Charities – La Crosse, Inc. at 608-782-0710. These organizations provide counseling and resources for families navigating housing issues in high-risk zones. Immediate action includes verifying your property’s proximity to the Brownsville Explosives site and requesting recent groundwater safety data from county health officials.
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.