Jackson, Mississippi
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Jackson residents near 39250 face a high hazard score of 7.8. The Hinds Wood Preserving Co. Superfund site is located only four miles away. Hazardous chemicals from former wood treatment can leak into the ground and water supplies. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated well water. These chemicals can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed to them over many years.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents should contact local organizations for environmental advocacy and housing assistance. Reach out to Citizens For Economic Empowermentdevelopment And A Air Water And Soi for information regarding local environmental safety initiatives. For housing concerns or assistance related to environmental proximity, contact the Mississippi Housing Partnership, Inc. at 601-969-1895 or the West Jackson CDC at 601-946-9310. These agencies provide resources to help you navigate living conditions in high-hazard areas. Document any unusual health symptoms and report them to these local representatives to ensure community-wide monitoring.
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.