Newport News, Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in ZIP code 23612 face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Chisman Creek Superfund site is located only 3.6 miles away and remains on the active National Priority List. This area contains hazardous substances that can move through local groundwater and soil. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about drinking untreated well water or playing in local creek beds. Toxic materials from historical industrial dumping may still linger in the environment around your home.
Action Required
You must take immediate steps to secure your living environment. Contact the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority at 757-727-1521 to discuss housing safety and potential relocation resources if you suspect indoor contamination. Additionally, reach out to the Master Naturalists of the Virginia Peninsula to learn about local soil health and environmental monitoring programs. For families needing support services due to environmental stress, contact The Up Center at 757-622-7017. Document all health symptoms and maintain records of any property testing to ensure your rights are protected during ongoing regional cleanup efforts.
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.