Minatare, Nebraska
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Minatare faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 14th Street and Broadway Dry Cleaner Superfund site is only one mile away. This location is contaminated with Tetrachloroethylene, also called PCE. This chemical can seep into the soil and groundwater beneath your feet. In daily life, this means the air inside nearby buildings or the water from local wells could be unsafe. You must stay alert to protect your health from these invisible chemical vapors and liquids.
Action Required
Contact Platte River Basin Environments Inc to discuss local land conservation and soil safety. Residents in subsidized housing should immediately call the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 to request an environmental safety assessment of their unit. You can also reach out to Panhandle Resource Conservation And Development Inc for guidance on groundwater protection strategies. Request a water quality report from your local utility provider to ensure PCE levels remain below federal safety limits. Document any unusual chemical odors in your basement and report them to the EPA or local health officials immediately.
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.