Dillingham, Alaska
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY: Residents of Dillingham face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Dillingham Airport is a designated Superfund site located just 0.6 miles away. This active site contains unspecified hazardous substances that could potentially enter the local soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about where children play and where you get your drinking water. Living so close to these chemicals increases your risk of getting sick.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED: Immediate action is necessary due to the critical hazard score in Dillingham. Contact the Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission to learn more about environmental monitoring and tribal land protections. For assistance regarding safe housing and potential relocation resources, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. These organizations provide direct support for residents living near active Superfund sites. You should also stay informed through the Alaska Ocean Observing System regarding local water quality. Taking these steps helps protect your family from the unspecified hazardous substances documented at the Dillingham Airport.
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.