Washington, District of Columbia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The area around ZIP code 20548 faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The closest major threat is the Arlington National Cemetery Superfund site. While the specific chemicals are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, their presence means the air and soil could carry toxins. In your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or breathing dust during construction. With 50 toxic sites nearby, pollution levels are higher than in most other cities.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against these critical hazards. Since no local environmental nonprofits were identified, you should contact established HUD housing agencies for assistance with safety inspections and healthy housing resources. Reach out to University Legal Services at 202-547-4747 for legal guidance regarding environmental habitability. Alternatively, contact the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization at 202-396-1200 to access community health programs and housing support services. These organizations provide the necessary framework for navigating the health risks posed by the high density of nearby federal Superfund 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.