Bighill, Kentucky
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Bighill faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The nearby Bluegrass Army Depot is an active Superfund site causing serious concern. The primary threat here is mercury, a heavy metal that does not disappear on its own. For daily life, this means toxic materials could be present in the soil or water. Exposure to mercury is dangerous because it can damage your brain and nervous system, especially for children and pets playing outside near contaminated areas.
Action Required
Residents of Bighill must take immediate steps to secure their living environments. Contact Kentucky Heartwood Inc for information on local environmental advocacy and soil safety. If you are concerned about the safety of your home or need assistance with housing resources due to environmental hazards, contact REACH, INC. in Lexington at 859-455-8057 or COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION at 859-231-0054. These HUD-approved agencies provide guidance for safe housing. Proactive testing of indoor air and water through private laboratories is recommended to ensure household safety against mercury vapor or groundwater contamination.
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.