Rock Island, Tennessee
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Rock Island has a high hazard score of 7.3. The TVA Great Falls Hydro site is an active Superfund site only 3.6 miles away. It contains hazardous substances that can get into the local water and soil. This means your daily life could be affected by pollution. You need to be careful about the water you drink and the ground your children play on to stay safe from these chemicals.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Contact the Friends Of Fall Creek Falls State Park or Friends Of Edgar Evins State Park Inc for information on local environmental health. These nonprofits monitor the safety of the land and water near Rock Island. For questions about safe housing and environmental standards for your home, call the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. These agencies offer guidance on how to live safely near active Superfund sites. Reaching out to these local resources is the best way to stay updated on the status of the TVA Great Falls Hydro facility and your neighborhood safety.
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.