Covington, Kentucky
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Covington residents face a critical safety hazard score of 10.0. The Buttermilk Pike Residential Mercury site is located just 2.1 miles away and remains active. With 19 hazardous sites within five miles, the risk to your health is serious. These locations contain dangerous chemicals that can seep into the soil or water. In daily life, this means you must be careful about local dust, gardening, and water quality to avoid breathing or touching invisible poisons that cause long-term illness.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. For assistance with housing safety and environmental remediation resources, contact the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati at 513-961-2800. Additionally, the Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton, Inc. can be reached at 513-737-9301 for guidance on property protection. To engage in local environmental advocacy and watershed protection, contact the Banklick Watershed Council Inc. These organizations provide the necessary framework for navigating the critical 10.0 hazard rating in Covington. Document all local environmental changes and report new odors or soil discoloration to these authorities immediately.
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.