Beverly Shores, Indiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Beverly Shores Groundwater site is a major danger to your neighborhood. This area has a critical hazard score of 10.0 because of high levels of arsenic in the soil and water. Arsenic is a poison that you cannot see or smell. It can get into your body if you drink well water or touch contaminated dirt while gardening or playing outside. Families must be very careful because long-term contact with these chemicals can cause serious health problems.
Action Required
Contact the Beverly Shores Environmental Restoration Group to learn about local soil testing programs and community advocacy efforts. For residents concerned about safe housing conditions or relocation assistance due to environmental hazards, contact HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, INC dba CoACTION in Crown Point at 800-826-7871. You may also reach the CITY OF GARY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT at 219-881-5075 for guidance on regional housing safety resources. Immediate testing of private wells and avoiding contact with bare soil in high-risk zones are the most effective ways to reduce your personal exposure to arsenic.
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.