Reston, Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY The Fairfax Mercury Superfund site is located only two miles from your home in Reston, Virginia. This site contains high levels of mercury, a dangerous heavy metal. Mercury is a serious threat because it can enter the local environment through soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or eating fish from nearby ponds. This critical hazard score of 9.5 indicates that toxic exposure is a real risk to your health.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED You must take immediate action to protect your property and health. Contact the Arlington Fairfax Chapter Inc Of The Izaak Walton League Of America to learn about local water quality and soil testing resources. For residents concerned about the impact of contamination on housing safety and legal rights, contact University Legal Services in Washington at 202-547-4747. Additionally, reach out to the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization at 202-396-1200 for guidance on housing stability in high-risk zones. Professional testing of your home air and water is necessary to confirm your specific level of exposure.
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.