London, Kentucky
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
London, Kentucky, faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Climan Transport Sodium Hydrosulfite Release is the nearest Superfund site, located just three miles from your home. This site and nearby dry cleaners have released a chemical called Tetrachloroethylene into the environment. In daily life, this means dangerous toxins might be in the local soil or water. You must be careful about using well water or playing in dirt near these sites, as these chemicals can cause long-term sickness.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to protect their households from the 10.0 hazard rating in London. Contact the KCEOC Community Action Partnership, Inc. at 606-546-3152 to discuss housing safety and potential relocation or mitigation resources. This HUD-approved agency assists residents dealing with environmental and economic challenges. You may also contact the Appalachian Wildlife Foundation for data on local land contamination and conservation efforts. Ensure your family drinks only filtered or bottled water until your primary source is cleared of PCE. Document any chemical smells and report them to Kentucky environmental authorities immediately to ensure public safety.
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.