Hickory, Kentucky
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Hickory faces a critical environmental safety score of 10.0 out of 10 due to high concentrations of industrial waste sites. The CTNA Manufacturing Limited Partnership site is located only 4.3 miles away and contains hazardous substances that require active federal monitoring. For your daily life, this means dangerous chemicals may be present in the local environment. These pollutants can move through the soil and water, potentially reaching your home and affecting the air you breathe every day.
Action Required
Immediate steps are required to mitigate the 10.0 hazard rating in Hickory. Residents should contact Back To Your Roots Inc or the Garden Club Of Kentucky Inc to access community resources regarding environmental health and safe land use. For residents concerned about the impact of these hazardous sites on their housing safety or legal rights, contact Kentucky Legal Aid, Incorporated at 270-782-5740. This HUD-approved agency offers guidance for those living near active Superfund sites. You should also request recent water quality test results from your provider to confirm your supply is free from industrial runoff.
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.