Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in the 37410 area face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Amnicola Dump is a major Superfund site located only 4.5 miles away. Because this site contains unspecified hazardous substances, chemicals could potentially enter the local soil or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking unfiltered water. There are 20 active hazardous sites within five miles, creating a high risk for long-term health problems for everyone.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary due to the critical hazard level. Residents should contact the Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc. at 423-756-6201 to discuss safe housing options and local environmental impact resources. For additional community support and ecological education, engage with the Chattanooga Food Forest Coalition to learn about soil safety and sustainable local food practices. You may also monitor the Dalton-Whitfield Community Dev. Corp. at 706-529-8270 for regional development updates and safety housing guidance. Proactive engagement with these organizations helps mitigate the risks posed by the high concentration of hazardous sites in your vicinity.
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.