Brentwood, Maryland
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Brentwood faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to nearby hazardous locations. The most urgent threat is the Beaverdam Creek PCB site located only 2.6 miles away. This site contains polychlorinated biphenyls, which are dangerous chemicals that do not break down easily. These toxins can settle in local soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or eating fish from nearby creeks to avoid getting these chemicals in your body.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their health and housing safety. Contact Advocates For Herring Bay or Africa Environmental Watch & Services Inc to join local efforts for environmental cleanup and monitoring. For those concerned about the impact of these hazards on property values or housing safety, reach out to University Legal Services at 202-547-4747 or the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization at 202-396-1200. These agencies provide essential guidance on housing rights and safety resources for residents living near critical Superfund zones like Beaverdam Creek and the Kenilworth Park Landfill.
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.