Brainerd, Minnesota
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
ATTENTION BRAINERD RESIDENTS: The Burlington Northern (Brainerd/Baxter Plant) site, a federal cleanup area 6.1 miles away, has unspecified hazardous substances. These are dangerous chemicals. If they spread, breathing affected air, drinking contaminated well water, or gardening in tainted soil could be unhealthy. Children are especially at risk. For your safety, stay away from the site itself. Always follow local health officials’ advice regarding potential impacts on your daily life and family.
Action Required
Brainerd 56401 Residents: Protect our local environment! For lake-specific concerns, contact: Baby-Kerr-Kid-Lost-Mann & Mckeown Lakes Association (Environmental) Bay Lake Improvement Association Environmental Protection Fund (Environmental) Big Mantrap Lake Association (Environmental) For housing assistance, reach HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. If you suspect environmental contamination not covered by local groups, call the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Next Step: Identify one local environmental group and visit their website to learn more about their current projects.
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.