Ridgeway, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Ridgeway faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The City Hospital Inc Superfund site is located only 3.5 miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can contaminate your air, soil, and water. These pollutants can harm your health if you touch or breathe them in daily. With five toxic sites within ten miles, you must stay alert. Avoid playing in soil near industrial areas and drink filtered water to stay safe.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to protect their property and health. Contact the Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition for information on local water quality testing and environmental advocacy. For those concerned about housing safety or relocation assistance due to proximity to the City Hospital Inc site, contact the Telamon Corporation Martinsburg Branch at 304-263-0916. You can also reach out to the Hagerstown Neighborhood Development Partnership at 301-797-0900 for housing counseling services. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to local environmental nonprofits to ensure community-wide monitoring and safety.
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.