Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Chattanooga faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The TRI-STATE STEEL DRUM CO INC Superfund site is only 4.5 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can leak into the soil or groundwater near your home. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or drinking well water. High pollution levels in your area increase the risk of coming into contact with industrial waste.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local organizations to address environmental health and housing safety. Reach out to the Chattanooga Food Forest Coalition or the Chattanooga Audubon Society for guidance on local land safety and soil health. For residents concerned about property contamination or seeking secure housing, contact Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc. at 423-756-6201. You may also contact the Dalton-Whitfield Community Dev. Corp. at 706-529-8270 for regional support and development resources. Engaging these agencies is a necessary step to manage the risks associated with the critical 10.0 hazard rating in the 37401 area.
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.