Tampa, Florida
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in the 33688 area face a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Hemlock Street Battery Site is a primary concern located less than five miles away. Hazardous substances from sites like this can leak into the ground and water. These toxins might affect your health through long-term exposure in your daily environment. You should be cautious about soil contact and local dust. Staying informed is necessary because 46 hazardous sites exist within ten miles.
Action Required
Residents should contact Cleanwakes Inc or the Davis Islands Garden Club for local environmental advocacy and soil safety information. If you have concerns about the safety of your housing or need assistance with environmental relocation resources, contact TAMPA BAY CDC dba SUNCOAST HOUSING CONNECTIONS at 727-442-7075. You may also reach out to ST. PETERSBURG NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES, INC. DBA NEIGHBORHOOD HOME SOLUTIONS at 727-821-6897. These organizations provide guidance on healthy living conditions and housing rights for those living near active Superfund sites in the Tampa Bay 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.