Anchorage, Alaska
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Anchorage ZIP 99510 has a critical 10.0 hazard warning. The Alaska Cleaners – Old Seward Branch is a major Superfund site nearby. It leaked a dry-cleaning chemical called tetrachloroethylene into the ground. This chemical can turn into a gas and rise into your home through the floor or pollute water supplies. You must be careful about breathing indoor air or drinking water that has not been tested for chemicals.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Contact the Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission for local environmental guidance. For concerns about housing safety or federal assistance, call HUD housing agencies at 1-800-569-4287. You may also monitor regional conditions through the Alaska Ocean Observing System and the Anchorage Audubon Society. Regularly check for updates on the Old Seward Branch cleanup to protect your household. These organizations provide resources to help you manage the impact of living near active hazardous waste sites.
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.