Carriere, Mississippi
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Carriere faces a high environmental hazard score of 7.4. The Carey Byrd Drum Site is located 6.2 miles away and contains unspecified hazardous substances. This site is on the National Priorities List and remains active. For your daily life, this means chemicals could potentially migrate into the soil or groundwater near the site. You must be cautious about using untreated well water and avoid any areas where industrial waste was stored. Staying informed helps keep your family safe.
Action Required
Residents seeking environmental advocacy should contact Jesus People Against Pollution to learn about local contamination issues. For those requiring housing assistance or relocation information due to environmental concerns, contact the Hancock Housing Resource Center at 228-463-8887. You may also reach out to Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West at 985-888-1214 for regional housing support. Engaging with these organizations provides the necessary resources to navigate property safety and health protections. Promptly reporting unusual odors or illegal dumping to local authorities ensures community-wide safety and assists in ongoing regulatory monitoring efforts.
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.