Manchester, Minnesota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
A Superfund site named UNION PACIFIC DERAILMENT GOOSE LAKE is about 9 miles from Manchester. It contains dangerous, unspecified chemicals. Breathing these chemicals can cause illness. Drinking water from nearby private wells might not be safe. Gardening could expose you to harmful dirt in your soil. Children playing outside could face higher health risks from contact with contaminated ground or air. It's important to learn more about how to protect your family regarding air, water, and soil safety in your area.
Action Required
Action Plan for Manchester, MN (56064) Residents Protect our local environment! For information on clean rivers and natural resources, connect with: Albert Lea Audubon Society Inc. (Environmental) Blue Earth River Basin Initiative (Environmental) Coalition For A Clean Minnesota River (Environmental) For housing concerns and HUD resources, call HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. If you suspect environmental contamination, contact the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Concrete Next Step: Visit the website of one of the environmental nonprofits listed to learn about upcoming community clean-up events and how you can participate.
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.