Hedgesville, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Hedgesville faces a critical hazard score of 9.6 out of 10. The City Hospital Inc Superfund site is only 2.9 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can leak into the ground and water you use every day. Living near an active site means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered well water. Pollution in your neighborhood can hurt your health over time, so staying informed is necessary for your safety.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and advocate for local cleanup. Contact the Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition to participate in water quality monitoring programs and receive updates on local watershed health. For those concerned about housing safety or relocation assistance due to environmental hazards, contact the Telamon Corporation Martinsburg Branch at 304-263-0916. Additionally, the Hagerstown Neighborhood Development Partnership offers housing counseling at 301-797-0900. Engaging with the Berkeley County Farmland Protection Board can provide insights into regional land use and long-term environmental preservation efforts in the Hedgesville area.
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.