Decatur, Alabama
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The hazard score for Decatur is a critical 10.0 out of 10. The Med Waste of Alabama Superfund site sits just over four miles from your area. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the soil or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered water. These pollutants can cause long-term health problems if they enter your body through the air, water, or ground.
Action Required
You should contact the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Moulton Branch at 256-260-3108 to discuss housing safety and environmental health resources available to local residents. Additionally, you can reach out to Alabamas Mtns Rivers And Valleys Rsc Conservation And Dev Council to learn about regional water quality monitoring and conservation efforts. Residents must stay informed about site remediation progress through the EPA public records. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to local environmental authorities immediately 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.