Carolina, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Carolina faces a high environmental hazard score of 7.4 out of 10. The AOP Clearwater LLC Superfund site is located about eight miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can move through the ground and get into the water people drink or the air they breathe. Living near these sites means you must be careful about your health. Pollution in the soil or water can cause long-term sickness if you are exposed to it every day.
Action Required
Residents of Carolina must take direct action to protect their health and property values. Contact the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority at 304-363-0860 to inquire about home safety inspections or assistance with environmental mitigation. You may also coordinate with local environmental nonprofits like Amd Reclamation Inc or Aurora Lights to participate in regional water quality monitoring and land reclamation projects. These organizations provide resources for understanding how local industrial history affects your current living environment. Staying informed through these local agencies is the most effective way to manage the risks associated with the area’s 7.4 hazard score.
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.