Baltimore, Maryland
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Baltimore ZIP code 21275 faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The American Plating Superfund site sits only 3.2 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. There are twenty contaminated sites within five miles of your home. These chemicals can enter the air you breathe or the soil where children play. Living near these active sites means you must stay alert about local dust and water quality to avoid long-term health risks from toxic exposure.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local toxins. Contact the St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center at 410-366-8550 to discuss housing safety inspections or relocation assistance if you suspect immediate domestic contamination. For community based environmental advocacy, join the Back River Restoration Committee Inc to stay informed about local cleanup efforts and water quality alerts. Protecting your health requires active participation in monitoring programs and reporting unusual odors or soil discoloration to authorities. Document all health symptoms that coincide with local industrial activity and share this information with environmental nonprofits to ensure corporate accountability for residents.
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.