Boaz, Alabama
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Boaz residents face a critical safety hazard score of 10.0. The Adams Drive Drums Superfund site is located just 1.6 miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that could affect your soil or water. Living near these materials means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking untreated well water. Three other toxic sites are within five miles of your home. You should avoid playing in nearby wooded areas where industrial waste might have been dumped or stored.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact the Browns Creek Preservation Association to learn about local water quality monitoring and environmental advocacy efforts. For those concerned about safe housing conditions or financial assistance for remediation, contact the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Inc. in Rainsville at 256-638-4430. They provide resources for families living in high-risk zones. Additionally, the Cherokee County Master Gardeners Inc can offer advice on testing residential soil before planting food crops. Taking these steps will help you document local hazards and protect your family from further exposure to site contaminants.
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.