Russellville, Alabama
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents of Russellville face a high hazard score of 6.8 due to the DOT District Office Superfund site located less than five miles away. This active site contains unspecified hazardous substances that could affect your soil or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about where children play and where you grow food. Hidden chemicals in the environment can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed to them frequently without knowing they are there.
Action Required
Residents seeking housing assistance or environmental guidance should contact local support systems immediately. For concerns regarding safe living conditions or housing stability near high-hazard zones, call the Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama in Florence at 256-766-4330. Alternatively, you can reach the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama – Moulton Branch at 256-260-3108 for resource coordination. To engage in local conservation efforts and monitor water safety, contact the Alabamas Mtns Rivers And Valleys Rsc Conservation And Dev Council. Taking these steps ensures your family stays informed and protected from local environmental 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.