Ferndale, Pennsylvania
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Ferndale faces a critical environmental threat because the CHEM-FAB Superfund site is only two miles away. This location has a hazard score of 10.0, the highest possible level. Hazardous substances from this facility can leak into the local soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about the water you drink and where children play outside. Pollution in the ground does not stay in one place and can eventually reach your home.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. For assistance with housing safety and environmental justice concerns, contact Northwest Counseling Service in Philadelphia at 215-324-7500. Alternatively, you may reach out to Isles, Incorporated in Trenton at 609-341-4783 for guidance on healthy housing initiatives. Local environmental advocacy is provided by the Aquetong Watershed Association Inc, which focuses on protecting regional water quality. Engaging with these organizations ensures you receive the necessary technical and legal support to navigate the risks associated with the CHEM-FAB site and the surrounding hazardous locations.
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.