Memphis, Tennessee
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Memphis ZIP 38197 has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The 758 National Superfund site is just 3.6 miles from your home. This site contains hazardous substances that pose a threat to your health. Because there are eighteen waste sites within five miles, these chemicals can move through the air or groundwater. You should be careful about playing in local soil or drinking unfiltered water. These pollutants can cause long-term health problems for families living nearby.
Action Required
Contact local organizations to evaluate your housing safety and environmental risks. Reach out to the HUD agency NSC (NACA Counseling Subsidiary) in Memphis at 901-348-0115 for assistance with property health standards. You may also contact Operation Hope on Raines Road at 901-273-4547 to learn about community resources available for residents in high-risk zones. For local environmental updates, contact the Backwater Gardens Lake Maintenance Assn Inc. These agencies provide the necessary support to navigate living near active Superfund sites and ensure your family remains protected from local 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.