Wellington, UT (84542) — Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 84542

Wellington, Utah

Score: 5.6/10

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
5.6/10
Risk Level
Moderate
Primary Contaminant
Mercury (Heavy Metal)
Nearest Superfund Site
MANTI – LASAL NATIONAL FOREST MINES
Distance to Nearest
9.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
0
Sites Within 10 Miles
2
County
UT
NPL Status
Active

Threat Summary

Wellington, Utah residents: Be aware of the MANTI – LASAL NATIONAL FOREST MINES Superfund site, 9.6 miles away. It contains mercury, a harmful metal. Mercury can make you sick if you breathe contaminated dust, drink unsafe water, or eat food grown in tainted soil. Children are especially vulnerable. To stay safe, avoid the site, test well water, and be cautious gardening. Protect your family from mercury exposure.

Action Required

Wellington residents (84542): For environmental concerns, contact Four Corners School Of Outdoor Education Inc, Friends Of Arches And Canyonlands Parks, or Public Land Solutions. For housing and HUD-related assistance, call HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. If specific local environmental resources are unknown, the EPA Superfund hotline is 1-800-424-8802. Take a moment today to identify one environmental concern in your neighborhood and determine which of these resources might best help address it.

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.

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