Port Gamble, Washington
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Warning: The Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station, a Superfund site 9.8 miles from Port Gamble, contains dangerous chemicals whose exact dangers are still being figured out. This area is heavily polluted and being cleaned up. The risk to your daily life here is low due to distance. Still, avoid visiting the old station. Do not dig, drink water, or garden near the contaminated area. Keep children away from this site.
Action Required
Port Gamble Residents: For environmental concerns, explore local nonprofit support. The Albers Vista Gardens Foundation Of Kit Sap, Beautify Bonney Lake, and Bocavaldivia Foundation are dedicated to environmental initiatives. Contact HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287 for housing resources. If you have questions regarding Superfund sites, please call the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Next Step: Visit the websites of the mentioned environmental nonprofits to understand their current projects and how you can get involved.
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.