Arlington, Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Arlington faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to many nearby industrial and military sites. The closest major threat is the NGA – BETHESDA Superfund site located 4.7 miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through soil or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local environment quality. With 19 hazardous sites within five miles, pollution from historical activities remains a serious risk to your neighborhood's health and safety.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to address the critical environmental risks in Arlington. Contact the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists to participate in local ecological safety programs. For housing-specific safety concerns and legal advocacy regarding environmental exposure, contact University Legal Services at 202-547-4747. You may also reach out to the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization at 202-396-1200 for assistance with residential safety standards. These resources provide the necessary support to manage the threats identified at the NGA – BETHESDA site and the nineteen other hazardous locations within your immediate vicinity.
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.