Lumberton, North Carolina
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Lumberton faces a critical environmental hazard score of 9.8 out of 10. The nearby Army Reserve XVIII Airborne Corps site is a federal Superfund location currently listed as active. This means hazardous substances are present in the soil or water nearby. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about what touches your skin or what you breathe. Pollutants from industrial sites like this can move through the ground and impact the safety of your local environment.
Action Required
Residents should immediately seek guidance on safe land use and housing standards. Contact the Cumberland County Master Gardener Volunteer Association for information on soil safety and local environmental health. For assistance regarding housing safety and environmental disclosures, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. These organizations provide the necessary framework for navigating life near active Superfund sites. Staying informed through these local resources is the most effective way to ensure your family remains safe from the critical hazards identified in the Lumberton area.
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.