New Albany, Mississippi
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
New Albany faces a critical environmental hazard score of 8.1 out of 10. The JNS Biofuels Fire site is located only three miles from your area. This location is an active Superfund site containing unspecified hazardous substances released during a fire. For your daily life, this means chemicals could be in the soil or local water sources. You should avoid playing in dirt near industrial areas and be cautious of smoke or dust that might carry toxins into your home.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to secure your living environment against local toxins. Contact the Camp Ground Water Association Inc to discuss local water safety and any known regional groundwater impacts. For those living in subsidized or managed housing, contact HUD agencies at 1-800-569-4287 to request an environmental safety assessment of your property. You may also consult the Desoto County Master Gardeners Asso for advice on soil testing and safe gardening practices in industrial zones. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to state environmental authorities to ensure continued site oversight and community protection.
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.