Short Creek, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Short Creek faces a critical safety hazard score of 10.0. The American Dry Cleaners-Mingo Junction Superfund site is only 1.8 miles away and contains dangerous arsenic. This chemical pollutes local soil and water. In daily life, this means you must be careful when gardening or playing outside. Arsenic is a poison that you cannot see or smell. With six hazardous sites nearby, environmental contamination is a serious threat to your health and the safety of your community.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact CHANGE, INC at 304-797-7733 for housing assistance and safety resources in the Weirton area. For additional support, BLUEPRINTS in Washington can be reached at 724-225-9550. These agencies provide guidance on healthy housing and local aid. You should also engage with Eco-Vrindaban Inc or the Northern Panhandle Resource Conservation And Dev Council Inc to participate in local environmental advocacy. Taking these actions helps protect your family from the documented arsenic hazards surrounding Short Creek and ensures access to available resources.
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.