Pulaski, Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Pulaski faces a critical environmental hazard score of 8.6 out of 10. The Nanochemonics Holdings LLC Superfund site sits only 1.4 miles away and contains unspecified hazardous substances. This means dangerous chemicals might be in the local soil or water. For daily life, you must be careful about touching dirt near industrial areas or drinking unfiltered well water. These pollutants stay in the environment for a long time, potentially affecting your health if you are exposed to them over years.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary for residents in Pulaski to secure their living environment. Contact New River Community Action, Inc. at 540-633-5133 to inquire about housing safety resources or assistance programs. For those facing housing instability linked to environmental concerns, Helping Overcome Poverty's Existence, Inc. at 276-228-6280 provides support. Additionally, engage with the Blue Ridge Discovery Center Inc to learn about local environmental conservation and testing initiatives. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to your local health officials while maintaining updated records of your home water quality tests performed on your household tap water supply each year.
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.