Chesapeake, Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Residents in Chesapeake face a critical hazard level of 10.0. The Sutton Enterprises Inc. Superfund site is only one mile away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the ground or move through the air. In your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered well water. With fourteen hazardous sites nearby, the environmental risk to your family’s health is currently at the highest possible level.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents must take immediate steps to secure safe housing and environmental guidance. Contact the Hampton Roads Community Action Program, Inc. at 757-247-0379 or the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority at 757-727-1521 to discuss relocation assistance or housing safety inspections. For community-based environmental support, engage with the Chesapeake Master Gardener Association to learn about soil safety and remediation. You should also contact the Citizen For Central Park to stay informed on local land use and cleanup advocacy. Proactive communication with these agencies is the most effective way to protect your household from critical environmental hazards.
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.