Avenue, Maryland
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Avenue, MD residents (ZIP 20609): The Southern Maryland Wood Treating Superfund site is 9.3 miles away. It contains hazardous substances. While distant, these could potentially impact your daily life if they travel. Such substances can affect the air you breathe, contaminate water sources, or make garden soil unsafe. For children, this means potential risks playing outdoors. Always follow local health advisories for drinking water and gardening to stay safe.
Action Required
Avenue, Maryland (20609) residents can engage with local environmental nonprofits for community improvement and conservation. For environmental initiatives, contact the Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc. or the American Chestnut Land Trust Inc. and Bear Branch Sanctuary Inc. If you have housing concerns, reach out to HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. To take a concrete next step, research one of these organizations and attend their next public meeting or volunteer event to learn how you can get involved in Avenue's future.
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.