Boca Raton, Florida
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Delray Beach Mercury Spill is a major threat located only 3.3 miles from your home. This site is contaminated with mercury, a dangerous heavy metal. Mercury can get into the air you breathe or the water you drink. In daily life, this means you must be careful about eating local fish or touching soil in industrial areas. High mercury levels can damage your brain and nervous system. Your safety depends on staying away from known contaminated zones.
Action Required
Residents should contact the Urban League of Palm Beach County, Inc. at 561-833-1461 to access environmental health resources and housing safety counseling. For assistance with public housing safety and remediation, call the West Palm Beach Housing Authority at 561-655-8530. You can also consult the Agroforestry Regeneration Alliance Inc for information on testing residential soil for heavy metal contamination before gardening. Immediate action is required to minimize the risk of neurological damage. Report any suspicious odors or illegal dumping near the Delray Beach Mercury Spill site to local environmental authorities to ensure community safety.
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.