Southaven, Mississippi
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Southaven faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Midsouth Storage Drum site is only 2.6 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. Because these chemicals are not fully contained, they can pollute the air you breathe and the water you drink. Living near an active Superfund site means you must be very careful about touching local soil or using untreated well water to stay safe from hidden poisons in your neighborhood.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their health and housing safety. Contact the Camp Ground Water Association Inc to discuss local water quality monitoring and environmental safety in your neighborhood. For those concerned about property values or safe housing options due to the critical hazard score, reach out to the NSC NACA Counseling Subsidiary in Memphis at 901-348-0115. Additionally, the Tunica County Community Development Coalition provides housing assistance and can be reached at 662-357-5990. Proactive engagement with these organizations helps mitigate the risks associated with living near the Midsouth Storage Drum site.
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.