Munford, Alabama
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Munford faces a high hazard score of 7.4 due to nearby industrial waste sites. The Brock Mountain Drums Superfund site is located only 7.5 miles away and contains unspecified hazardous substances. While these chemicals stay mostly underground or in containers, they can leak into the soil and groundwater over time. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about where your well water comes from and avoid playing in unmapped wooded areas or creek beds near the site.
Action Required
Residents should contact the Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council to learn about local soil health and land preservation efforts in the Munford area. For questions regarding property safety and environmental disclosures in housing, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 to speak with a counselor. You may also engage with the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust Inc to understand how regional land easements protect the local watershed from further industrial degradation. Taking these steps ensures your family stays informed about the high 7.4 hazard rating and the ongoing cleanup efforts at the Brock Mountain Drums site.
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.