Dawsonville, Georgia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Dawsonville faces a critical environmental hazard score of 9.3 out of 10. The primary threat is the Gold Creek Processing site, located only 3.4 miles away. This active Superfund site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through local soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking untreated well water near the area. These chemicals can cause long-term health problems if they get into your body through breathing or swallowing.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to verify the safety of their property and housing. Contact the Chestatee-Chattahoochee Resource Conservation And Development Area to learn about local land protection and soil health. For those in subsidized or public housing concerned about environmental hazards, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 for assistance with relocation or safety inspections. You may also consult the Candlewood Foundation Inc for information on local environmental conservation efforts. Taking these actions helps ensure your living environment meets necessary safety standards despite the high local hazard score.
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.