Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Scottsbluff faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 14th Street and Broadway Dry Cleaner Superfund site is located only 2.4 miles away. This site released a chemical called PCE into the soil and water. For your daily life, this means dangerous chemical vapors could enter nearby buildings through the floors or foundations. It can also pollute the water underground. You must be careful about the air you breathe indoors to stay safe from these invisible toxins.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local chemical hazards. Contact Platte River Basin Environments Inc or Panhandle Resource Conservation and Development Inc to learn about regional land safety and water protection initiatives. For those in subsidized or rental housing concerned about indoor air quality and vapor intrusion, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 for assistance with health-related inspections and relocation resources. Engaging with these local organizations ensures you receive the latest updates on the cleanup progress at the 14th Street and Broadway Dry Cleaner site and other nearby hazardous locations.
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.