Wilmington, North Carolina
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY The Wilmington 28409 area faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 9.9 out of 10. The nearby Army Reserve XVIII Airborne Corps site contains hazardous substances that could affect your health. These chemicals can stay in the soil or groundwater for a long time. For daily life, this means you must be careful about your local water and dirt. Avoid playing in unknown runoff or using well water unless it is tested for safety.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents must take proactive steps to secure their living environment. Contact the City of Wilmington housing agency at 910-341-7836 or the Cape Fear Regional CDC at 910-762-7555 to inquire about housing safety inspections and environmental assistance. For community-led conservation efforts and local ecological data, reach out to the Airlie Gardens Foundation Inc or the Bald Head Island Conservancy Inc. These organizations provide resources to help you understand local land health. Immediate action is necessary to minimize long-term exposure to hazardous substances in the Wilmington 28409 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.