Charleston, South Carolina
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Charleston 29424 faces a critical safety risk. The Ambrose Alley Mercury Superfund site is only 0.3 miles away. Mercury is a dangerous heavy metal found in the soil and dust here. In your daily life, this means you must avoid touching bare dirt or tracking it into your home. Mercury exposure can hurt how your brain and nervous system work, especially for children. There are twenty hazardous sites within five miles, making this a high-risk area for toxic exposure.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact Origin SC at 843-628-3000 for guidance on safe housing and relocation assistance if you believe your residence is contaminated. You may also reach out to the Increasing H.O.P.E. Financial Training Center at 843-225-4343 for support regarding environmental impacts on property and health. For local advocacy and environmental information, contact Abyssal Life or the Alhambra Garden Club. These organizations provide resources for community safety. Do not wait for symptoms to appear; seek professional environmental testing for your home today to identify specific heavy metal concentrations.
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.