Watauga, Tennessee
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Watauga faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 9.6 out of 10. The Siam Community Site is less than four miles away and is an active Superfund location. Because the specific hazardous substances are not fully labeled, they could be in the soil or water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about where children play and where you get your water. Pollution from this site can travel through the ground and affect your backyard.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact the Boone Watershed Partnership Inc to learn more about local water quality monitoring and environmental protection efforts in the Watauga area. For those concerned about property safety or seeking healthy housing assistance, reach out to the Eastern Eight Community Development Corp at 423-232-5097. They provide resources for housing stability and community development in the region. Staying informed through these organizations helps protect your family from the high hazard risks associated with the Siam Community Site and nearby industrial dumps. Taking these steps ensures you have professional guidance regarding local environmental threats.
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.