Tampa, Florida
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Hemlock Street Battery Site is a major danger near your home in Tampa. This area has a critical hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. Hazardous substances from old batteries and industrial waste can soak into the ground or get into the water. For your daily life, this means you must be very careful about touching local soil or drinking well water. With eight dangerous sites within five miles, pollution is a serious threat to your health and safety.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against these critical hazards. Contact Cleanwakes Inc or the Davis Islands Garden Club to learn about local soil testing and environmental advocacy. For those concerned about housing safety or relocation assistance, contact TAMPA BAY CDC dba SUNCOAST HOUSING CONNECTIONS at 727-442-7075. Alternatively, reach out to ST. PETERSBURG NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES, INC. DBA NEIGHBORHOOD HOME SOLUTIONS at 727-821-6897. These organizations provide resources for safe housing and can help you navigate the risks associated with living near active Superfund sites in the Tampa region.
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.