Helen, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Helen, West Virginia, faces a critical environmental hazard score of 8.6 out of 10. The Barker Junk Co, Inc Superfund site is located only 1.4 miles from your community. This active site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through the air, soil, or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered well water. Exposure to these industrial chemicals can harm your health over time. Stay alert to local safety warnings.
Action Required
Residents of Helen must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local hazards. Contact the Southern Appalachian Labor School Foundation, Inc. in Oak Hill at 304-250-7627 to discuss safe housing options or potential home remediation resources. Additionally, engage with local environmental groups such as Buds Recycling Co-Op Inc or the Fayette County Farmland Protection Program to stay informed about regional land safety and soil health. Taking these actions helps reduce your exposure to contaminants from the Barker Junk Co site and ensures you have professional guidance for long-term protection.
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.