Worthville, Kentucky
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Worthville faces a critical hazard score of 9.2 out of 10. The LIQUID TRANS ACID SPILL site is located less than four miles away. This active Superfund site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can contaminate your local air, soil, or water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching outdoor dirt or drinking untreated well water near the site. Hazardous chemicals can lead to long-term health problems if you are exposed to them in your home or yard.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local organizations for environmental guidance and housing safety. Contact the Banklick Watershed Council Inc for information regarding local water quality and watershed protection. For those concerned about property safety or hazardous living conditions due to the proximity of the spill, call the HUD Housing Agencies at 1-800-569-4287 to discuss your options. You may also reach out to the Camp Springs Initiative for community environmental advocacy. Taking these steps helps ensure your family stays safe from the hazardous substances identified at the LIQUID TRANS ACID SPILL site and other nearby industrial locations.
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.