Sand Coulee, Montana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Sand Coulee residents face a high environmental hazard score of 6.6 out of 10. The nearby ACM Smelter and Refinery is an active Superfund site that contains hazardous substances. These pollutants can affect your daily life by contaminating local soil and moving through the air as dust. You must be careful because these chemicals can enter your home on your clothes or shoes. Keeping your indoor environment clean is vital for protecting your family from long-term health risks.
Action Required
Residents should contact NeighborWorks Great Falls at 406-761-5861 for guidance on maintaining a healthy home and accessing remediation resources. For financial assistance regarding home safety improvements, contact Rural Dynamics Inc DBA CCCS of MT at 406-454-5709. You may also consult with Citizens For Clean Energy Inc for information on local environmental advocacy. Taking immediate steps to test soil and improve indoor air quality will help mitigate the risks identified by the ToxIndex report. Professional consultation is recommended for any property within ten miles of the active smelter site.
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.