Newport, Kentucky
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Newport faces a high hazard score of 7.4. The nearest major threat is the Newport Dump, located about ten miles away. This site is contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. These chemicals come from oil and gas products. If they leak into the groundwater or soil, they can cause health problems or bad smells in the air. While the site is not in your immediate backyard, these pollutants can travel through the environment and affect the local ecosystem and water safety.
Action Required
Residents should contact the Banklick Watershed Council Inc for information on local water protection efforts and environmental advocacy. For those concerned about property safety or housing stability near industrial zones, the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington, provides support services and can be reached at 859-581-8974. Additionally, the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati offers housing guidance at 513-961-2800. Taking these steps ensures you have professional support to navigate environmental hazards. Verify your property safety by requesting recent environmental impact statements from local government offices to ensure no new contaminants have migrated into your immediate vicinity.
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.