Pequot Lakes, MN (56472) — Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 56472

Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

Score: 4/10

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
4/10
Risk Level
Moderate
Primary Contaminant
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Nearest Superfund Site
CROSSLAKE GW TCE PLUME SA354
Distance to Nearest
7.3 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
0
Sites Within 10 Miles
1
County
MN
NPL Status
Active

Threat Summary

Pequot Lakes: A clean-up site, CROSSLAKE GW TCE PLUME SA354, is 7.3 miles away. It contains Trichloroethylene (TCE), a harmful chemical. Breathing TCE vapor, especially in basements, can be unsafe. Do not use well water if you suspect contamination; test it. Growing food in TCE-affected soil or water is dangerous. Children are more sensitive to these chemicals. Stay informed for your family's safety.

Action Required

Pequot Lakes Residents (56472): Protect our lakes and environment! For water quality and conservation, connect with: Baby-Kerr-Kid-Lost-Mann & Mckeown Lakes Association, Bay Lake Improvement Association Environmental Protection Fund, or Big Mantrap Lake Association. For housing assistance, contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. Explore volunteer opportunities with these environmental groups to make a direct impact on our community's natural beauty. Visit their websites or call for meeting schedules and specific 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.

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