Sumner, Nebraska
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
**Safety Warning: Sumner, Nebraska (ZIP 68878)** A Superfund site, PFAS 4th Street and W Stephenson Avenue, is 7.8 miles from Sumner. It contains PFAS, also known as "Forever Chemicals," because they stay in the environment. If these chemicals get into your drinking water, they can be harmful to health. Breathing air from this distant site is less of a concern. However, gardening using contaminated water or soil could expose you. Children are especially vulnerable; ingesting PFAS can impact their development. Always check local water quality reports for your safety.
Action Required
Sumner, Nebraska (68878) Residents Action Plan: For environmental concerns, contact these organizations: Central Nebraska Prescribed Burn Association (no phone listed), Grand Island Area Clean Community System Inc (no phone listed), or Groundwater Management Districts Association (no phone listed). For housing assistance, contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. If you are experiencing issues related to a Superfund site, call the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Concrete Next Step: Identify your primary concern (environmental, housing, or Superfund) and use the provided contact information to reach out to the relevant organization.
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.