Athens, Alabama
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Athens, Alabama faces a critical environmental hazard score of 9.0 out of 10. The US TVA Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant is a nearby Superfund site located only 4.5 miles away. This active site contains hazardous substances that could impact your daily life through soil or water contamination. Families should stay alert because multiple industrial sites are within ten miles of your home. Protecting your health means understanding how these hidden chemicals move through the local environment and affect your safety.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and advocate for local safety. Contact the Alabama's Mtns Rivers And Valleys RSC Conservation And Dev Council to participate in local environmental monitoring and conservation efforts. For housing safety concerns and assistance related to your property’s proximity to these sites, reach out to the NID-HCA MADISON at 256-850-3132. You can also contact the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama – Moulton Branch at 256-260-3108 for additional community resources. Staying informed through these organizations ensures your household remains protected from local industrial hazards.
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.