Moderate Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Maine

Saco Tannery Waste Pits ME

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  MAINE

6 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Primary Risk Radius
5
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
25
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score6 / 10   Moderate
Facility Type☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Operator / BranchVarious / EPA
Host CountyYork County ME
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius5 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

The Saco Tannery site in York County Maine contains chromium arsenic and other heavy metals from historical leather tanning operations. Groundwater contamination threatens private wells in surrounding neighborhoods.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Saco area residents with private wells face potential heavy metal contamination. York County has numerous private well users who rely on unregulated groundwater sources.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

York County residents near the site should test private wells. Maine CDC provides guidance on well testing protocols for affected neighborhoods.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone