Mitchell, Nebraska
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Mitchell faces a high hazard score of 6.6 out of 10. The 14th Street and Broadway Dry Cleaner site is located about seven miles away. This site is contaminated with tetrachloroethylene, also called PCE. This chemical can move into the soil and groundwater. In daily life, this means people nearby must be careful about well water safety and indoor air quality. While the site is several miles away, these toxic chemicals can travel through the earth over time.
Action Required
Residents should contact Platte River Basin Environments Inc for information on local land safety. For housing safety concerns and information on environmental health in residential areas, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. Local citizens can also engage with Panhandle Resource Conservation And Development Inc to support community-wide environmental monitoring efforts. Taking proactive steps by consulting these organizations helps ensure your home and water supply remain safe from potential chemical migration from the nearby 14th Street and Broadway Dry Cleaner Superfund site. Prompt communication with these agencies ensures access to updated safety data.
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.