Lumberton, North Carolina
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Lumberton faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Army Reserve XVIII Airborne Corps site sits just 1.7 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can move through the soil and water near your home. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking well water. Since there are three Superfund sites within five miles, the risk of coming into contact with invisible toxins in your neighborhood is very high.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against these critical hazards. Contact the Cumberland County Master Gardener Volunteer Association to learn about safe soil testing and local environmental health. For those concerned about the safety of their current residence or seeking relocation assistance due to proximity to the Army Reserve XVIII Airborne Corps site, contact a HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. Seeking professional guidance is the most effective way to navigate the risks posed by the high concentration of Superfund sites within the five-mile radius of the 28359 ZIP code.
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.