Springfield, Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in Springfield near the 22156 area face a critical environmental threat. The Fairfax Mercury Superfund site is located just two miles away and contains dangerous heavy metals. Mercury is a serious poison that can enter the air or water around your home. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or eating fish from nearby ponds. Exposure can hurt your brain and nervous system, especially for young children and pets playing outside.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to ensure residential safety and legal protection. Contact University Legal Services at 202-547-4747 to discuss housing rights and environmental disclosures if you are renting or buying in the 22156 area. Residents should also engage with the Acorn Garden Club to learn about safe urban gardening and soil health in contaminated zones. For further assistance with housing stability near these hazardous sites, contact the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization at 202-396-1200. These organizations provide the necessary framework for community advocacy and personal protection against local toxic exposure.
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.