Owensboro, Kentucky
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Your neighborhood in Owensboro faces a serious environmental risk with a critical hazard score of 9.7 out of 10. The Goodloe Elementary School Site is the closest major danger area. It contains hazardous substances that are currently under federal investigation. These invisible chemicals can seep into the soil or water around you. For daily life, this means you must be careful about playing in dirt or using local well water until the government says it is completely safe.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Fertilizer And Crop Protection Health & Safety School Inc to learn more about localized environmental risks and safety education. For those in need of housing assistance or legal advice regarding environmental safety in their residence, contact Kentucky Legal Aid in Owensboro at 270-782-5740. You may also reach out to the Lincoln Hills Development Corporation at 812-547-3435 for support services. Staying informed through these local resources is the most effective way to manage the risks associated with the high 9.7 hazard score.
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.