Piney Flats, Tennessee
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Piney Flats faces a critical hazard score of 9.6 out of 10. The Bethel Drive Drums Superfund site is only 1.9 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that could leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about what touches the soil and where your water comes from. Pollutants can travel through the earth and reach your home. Keeping children away from industrial areas and testing your water is vital.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Boone Watershed Partnership Inc to learn about local water quality monitoring and how to protect the regional ecosystem from industrial runoff. If your housing safety is compromised by these environmental hazards, reach out to the Eastern Eight Community Development Corp at 423-232-5097 for assistance with healthy housing resources. You may also contact People Incorporated of Virginia at 276-623-9000 for additional support services. Taking proactive measures with these local organizations ensures you have the advocacy and information needed to mitigate critical environmental risks.
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.