Pocasset, Oklahoma
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Pocasset faces a critical environmental hazard score of 9.2 out of 10. The Bordwine Hand Sanitizer Superfund site is only 3.9 miles away and is currently leaking a chemical called Tetrachloroethylene, or PCE. This chemical is used in dry cleaning and can poison the water you drink or the air inside your home. In daily life, this means you must be careful about using well water or breathing fumes in basements, as these vapors can cause serious long-term sickness.
Action Required
Immediate action is required for residents in the 73079 ZIP code to mitigate exposure. Contact Cedar Lake Growth Inc for local environmental guidance and community advocacy regarding the cleanup of the Bordwine Hand Sanitizer site. If you are concerned about how these environmental hazards affect your housing safety or property value, contact a HUD Housing Agency representative at 1-800-569-4287 for professional counseling and assistance. You may also seek technical advice from the Cleveland County Master Gardener Association or the Green Care Foundation to understand soil safety and protective landscaping measures for potentially contaminated areas.
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.