Lincolnton, North Carolina
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Lincolnton faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Celadon Lagoon Closure is a nearby Superfund site currently active and under federal watch. This site contains hazardous substances that could leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about the soil and water near industrial areas. Pollution like this can make the environment unsafe for children to play in or for families to grow food.
Action Required
Residents should immediately seek guidance regarding environmental safety and housing security. Contact the Western Piedmont Council of Governments in Hickory at 828-322-9191 for information on local environmental impact and housing assistance programs. For financial and housing debt advice related to property concerns near these hazardous sites, call The Safeguard Group – Housing & Debt Advisors at 800-673-6993-146. You can also engage with the Broad River Greenway to learn more about regional conservation efforts and how to protect local natural resources from further industrial contamination. Immediate action is necessary to ensure long-term family safety.
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.