Ceredo, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Ceredo faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to industrial contamination. The USDOE H Coal Pilot Plant is the primary threat, located only 1.5 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that move through the air, soil, and water. For your daily life, this means being careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered groundwater. These pollutants can build up in your body over time and cause serious health problems. Residents must stay alert to local environmental warnings.
Action Required
Residents of Ceredo should take immediate steps to secure their environment. Contact the Air and Waste Management Association West Virginia Chapter Incorporated to learn about local air quality initiatives. For those in rental properties or seeking safer housing options near the 25507 area, call the HUD housing agency at 1-800-569-4287 for assistance and safety guidelines. Engaging with Lincoln County Farmland Protection provides insights into local land use and soil health. Coordination with these organizations is essential for long-term safety and securing resources to mitigate the impact of the USDOE H Coal Pilot Plant and surrounding active sites.
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.