Toledo, OH (43623) — Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 43623

Toledo, Ohio

Score: 10/10

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
KENDALE MERCURY SPILL
Distance to Nearest
4.3 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
4
Sites Within 10 Miles
46
County
OH
NPL Status
Active

Threat Summary

The Kendale Mercury Spill is just 4.3 miles from your home. This active site contains mercury and other dangerous chemicals that can harm your health. These toxins move through the air and water, potentially causing brain damage or making people sick. With 46 industrial hazard sites within ten miles, the risk to your daily life is very high. You must be careful about where children play and ensure your drinking water is safe from invisible poisons.

Action Required

Residents must take proactive steps to secure their health and property. Contact Neighborhood Housing Services of Toledo, Inc at 419-691-2900 to discuss housing safety and environmental inspections. For those in the Wauseon area, the Ohio State University Extension – Fulton County is available at 419-337-9210 for housing assistance. You should also connect with the Cummings Floralscaping Foundation to support local environmental restoration. Visit the Friends of Maumee Bay State Park to stay updated on water quality issues. Taking these steps ensures you have professional support to navigate the critical environmental hazards present in your community.

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.

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