Apollo Beach, Florida
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Apollo Beach faces a critical hazard level of 10.0. The nearby Carmichael Dump is an active Superfund site only 3.4 miles away. This site contains mercury, a dangerous heavy metal that can harm your brain and kidneys if you touch or breathe it. Another mercury spill is even closer, only 1.6 miles away. These chemicals can move through the soil and water near your home. Staying safe means being careful about the dirt and water in your neighborhood.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their property and health. Contact Bayou Outdoor Learning & Discovery Inc or Citizens For Sanity Com Inc to join local environmental advocacy efforts. For housing safety concerns and environmental relocation assistance, contact St. Petersburg Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. dba Neighborhood Home Solutions at 727-821-6897. Alternatively, reach out to Housing and Neighborhood Development Services of Central Florida, Inc. at 863-682-1025. These agencies provide guidance on maintaining a safe living environment despite the critical hazard score. Testing your home for heavy metal vapor and soil contamination is a necessary precaution.
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.