Columbus, Indiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY (80 words) Columbus faces a critical environmental hazard score of 9.8 out of 10. The Tri-State Plating Superfund site is located just over four miles from your area. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about where you play outside and avoid touching unknown liquids or stained dirt. These chemicals are invisible but can harm your body if they get inside you over time.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED (100 words) Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local toxins. Contact the Bartholomew County Conservation Council Inc or the Energy Matters Community Coalitionincorporated to learn about local advocacy and soil testing programs. If you are concerned about the safety of your rental or assistance-based housing due to proximity to the Tri-State Plating site, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. Request a formal environmental assessment of your property to ensure your family is not at risk from subsurface migration of hazardous substances or groundwater contamination.
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.