Huntington, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Huntington residents in ZIP 25712 face a critical safety threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Proctorville HG Spill is an active Superfund site located less than five miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. These pollutants might reach your home through dust or groundwater. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered well water to avoid getting sick.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Immediate action is required to mitigate the risks associated with this critical hazard rating. Contact the Southern West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center Inc for information on local land safety and remediation projects. For assistance regarding healthy housing and environmental safety in your home, call the HUD Housing Agencies at 1-800-569-4287. You can also participate in local water monitoring efforts through the Fourpole Creek Watershed Association. Engaging with these organizations provides the necessary data to protect your family from the hazardous substances identified at the Proctorville HG Spill and nearby industrial 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.