Powder Springs, Georgia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Powder Springs has a critical hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The most serious concern is the AMREP Industrial Fire Superfund site located 9.4 miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that entered the local environment. For your daily life, this means chemicals could be in the soil or groundwater near industrial zones. These toxins can cause long-term health problems if you come into contact with them through drinking water or breathing in contaminated dust.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local chemical hazards. Contact Americas Watershed Landkeeper Inc to learn about local water quality monitoring and environmental protection efforts in the Powder Springs area. For those concerned about the impact of these hazards on property safety or housing stability, contact the HUD-approved agency HOPE THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION in Atlanta at 404-748-4375. Additionally, the HELP THE PEOPLE PROGRAM HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY in Decatur can be reached at 404-688-7766 for assistance with healthy housing resources and environmental safety advocacy.
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.