Kingsbury, Indiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Kingsbury faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Melrose Pyrotechnics Superfund site is a major concern located only 3.5 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can contaminate your local soil and water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking untreated well water. Several other industrial sites nearby increase the risk of chemical exposure. High pollution levels can make outdoor play or gardening dangerous for your health over time.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the City of South Bend HUD housing agency at 574-235-7495 to inquire about lead abatement programs or healthy housing grants available for high-risk zones. For environmental advocacy and local restoration information, engage with the Beverly Shores Environmental Restoration Group or the Association For The Wolf Lake Initiative. These organizations provide resources for understanding regional contamination. Verify your property safety by requesting a formal environmental assessment through official county channels to mitigate the critical 10.0 hazard rating currently assigned to the Kingsbury 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.