Lyon, Mississippi
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
**Safety Alert for Lyon, MS (ZIP 38645):** The Red Panther Chemical Company, 5.8 miles away, is a Superfund site with dangerous waste. These harmful chemicals might affect the air you breathe if dust blows. Be careful with private well water; get it tested if you live near the site. Growing food in your garden could be unsafe if soil is contaminated. Children are more sensitive; keep them from playing in dust or runoff near the site. Stay informed to protect your family.
Action Required
Lyon, Mississippi (38645) Action Plan: Protect our environment! For water quality concerns, contact Camp Ground Water Association Inc. For gardening and land stewardship, connect with Desoto County Master Gardeners Asso. and Hernando Civic Garden Club. For housing resources, reach out to HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. If you encounter environmental contamination issues not addressed by local groups, call the EPA Superfund hotline at 1-800-424-8802. Next Step: Attend a community meeting to discuss environmental priorities and share how these organizations can best support Lyon residents.
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.