Galesville, Maryland
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Galesville, Maryland 20765 faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The EPA Central Regional Laboratory is a nearby Superfund site only 1.3 miles away. This location contains dangerous substances that can leak into the soil or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking well water without testing it first. These hidden pollutants can make people sick over time. Stay away from restricted areas and follow all local health warnings.
Action Required
Immediate community engagement is necessary to address these critical risks. Residents should contact Advocates For Herring Bay to join local environmental monitoring efforts and receive updates on regional water quality. For those concerned about property safety or housing rights regarding environmental hazards, contact University Legal Services at 202-547-4747. Alternatively, the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization can be reached at 202-396-1200 for housing assistance and resource allocation. Taking these steps ensures you have the legal and environmental support needed to protect your household from local hazardous site impacts.
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.