Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY (80 words) Salt Lake City ZIP code 84184 faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 3220 South Solvents Superfund site is only 4.5 miles away and actively affects local groundwater. The primary chemical, Tetrachloroethylene or PCE, was used in dry cleaning and industrial degreasing. This chemical travels through soil and water and can enter homes as invisible vapors. This means routine activities like drinking tap water or breathing basement air could involve exposure to toxic industrial waste and health hazards.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED (100 words) Immediate action is necessary to secure safe housing and environmental health. Contact the Community Development Corporation of Utah at 801-994-7222×200 to discuss housing safety and potential relocation resources. For educational support regarding local land use and environmental impacts, call the Utah State University-Salt Lake County Extension at 385-468-4830. You can also engage with Great Salt Lake Audubon or Fish For Garbage Inc to support regional cleanup efforts. These organizations provide the necessary framework for navigating the critical hazard level in the 84184 area. Do not delay in verifying home air and water quality.
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.