Memphis, Tennessee
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The 38126 area in Memphis has a critical hazard score of 10.0. This means the ground and water near you are very polluted. The American Drum & Pallet Co. is a major Superfund site only 0.6 miles away. Dangerous chemicals from this site can get into the soil where children play or into the local groundwater. Living near these unspecified hazardous substances increases your risk of long-term health problems. You must be careful about what you touch outside.
Action Required
Residents of ZIP 38126 must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against these documented hazards. If you are concerned about your housing safety or need assistance navigating environmental health resources, contact the NSC (NACA Counseling Subsidiary) in Memphis at 901-348-0115. They provide guidance on housing-related issues that may be impacted by local environmental conditions. Additionally, organizations like Backwater Gardens Lake Maintenance Assn Inc work on local environmental maintenance. Protecting your family requires active engagement with these local resources to ensure your home remains a safe barrier against industrial contaminants.
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.