Canton, Ohio
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in the 44712 area face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Canton Wood Products Superfund site is located only 1.6 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated well water. With ten dangerous sites within five miles, the risk of pollution affecting your air and backyard is very high.
Action Required
For immediate environmental advocacy and information on local land use, contact the Friends Of Stark Parks. To address housing safety and potential relocation or mitigation assistance, residents should reach out to the Mustard Seed Development Center at 330-631-0350. Additionally, the Fair Housing Contact Service is available at 330-376-6191 to discuss any concerns regarding property disclosures or tenant rights in high-risk zones. These organizations provide the necessary tools to navigate the legal and environmental challenges posed by the nearby Canton Wood Products site and the ten other hazardous locations within a five-mile radius of the 44712 area.
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.