Gastonia, North Carolina
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Gastonia faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 out of 10. The Davis Park Road TCE site is only three miles away and contains dangerous substances. There are five high-risk sites within five miles of your home. These chemicals can seep into the soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about the water you drink and the dirt children play in. Local pollution levels are high enough to require your urgent attention.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact DreamKey Partners at 704-342-0933 for assistance regarding housing safety and regional environmental concerns. For residents needing debt or housing counseling due to property contamination issues, contact The Safeguard Group – Housing and Debt Advisors at 800-673-6993-146. Additionally, connect with the Belmont Community Gardens to discuss local soil health and environmental advocacy efforts. Verify your property's distance from the five nearby hazardous sites to determine your specific level of risk and required mitigation. Contact local health departments to request groundwater testing.
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.