Lexington, Kentucky
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The 40589 area has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The Armed Forces Reserve Center is a major Superfund site nearby. It contains unspecified hazardous substances that may contaminate local soil or groundwater. For your daily life, this means toxic chemicals could be present in the environment around you. You should be careful about touching soil or drinking unfiltered water. There are eight hazardous sites within five miles, making environmental safety a serious concern for all local families.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their housing and environmental safety. Contact the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies to learn about local air quality monitoring and potential hazards in your neighborhood. For those concerned about the impact of environmental toxins on their property or seeking safe housing alternatives, contact REACH, INC. in Lexington at 859-455-8057. Alternatively, you can reach out to the Community Ventures Corporation at 859-231-0054 for assistance with housing resources. These organizations provide vital support for navigating the risks associated with living near high-density Superfund areas.
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.