Ridgeland, Mississippi
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Ridgeland faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to the Beaver Creek Mercury Site. Located only 1.1 miles away, this active Superfund site contains dangerous mercury. This heavy metal stays in the environment for a long time. For your daily life, this means you must avoid touching soil or eating fish from nearby creeks. Mercury is a toxic metal that can damage your brain and nervous system if you are exposed through contaminated water or local dust.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against heavy metal contamination. For assistance with housing safety or relocation resources, contact the Mississippi Housing Partnership, Inc. in Jackson at 601-969-1895. Additionally, the West Jackson CDC provides support for community development and can be reached at 601-946-9310. To learn about soil health and safe gardening practices in contaminated zones, engage with local environmental groups such as Feathers & Futures. Protective action is necessary to mitigate the risks associated with the 10.0 hazard score and the proximity of the Beaver Creek Mercury 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.