Douglasville, Georgia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Douglasville faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0. The HI-POINT RD/DOUGLAS COUNTY SPILL is a nearby Superfund site currently active and under investigation. Because the site contains unspecified hazardous substances, local soil and water might be affected. These chemicals can enter your body if you touch contaminated dirt or drink unfiltered water. Living near ten industrial waste sites means you must be careful about where children play and what resources you use daily.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact Americas Watershed Landkeeper Inc or the Atlantic Coast Conservancy Inc for environmental advocacy and local water quality information. If you have concerns regarding safe housing or environmental justice, contact Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc. at 404-524-0000. Alternatively, Hope Through Divine Intervention provides housing assistance and can be reached at 404-748-4375. These organizations help navigate the complexities of living near active Superfund sites. Engage with the Carroll County Master Gardeners Association Inc to learn about safe soil management for residential properties in the Douglasville area to prevent accidental toxin ingestion.
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.