Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Pleasant Ridge faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The ABC Drum and Barrel site on Lantz Street is the closest major threat. This active Superfund site handled hazardous waste that can soak into the ground or pollute the air. Living near these zones means chemicals might enter your garden soil or basement air. You must be careful about touching dirt or breathing dust near industrial areas to avoid long-term health problems.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents should contact the East Michigan Chapter Of The Air & Waste Management Association for technical information regarding local industrial air quality. For those concerned about housing safety or environmental displacement, contact Gesher Human Services in Southfield at 248-233-4299 or Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan in Detroit at 313-964-1975. These agencies provide guidance on habitability standards and legal rights for tenants or owners in critical hazard zones. Immediate testing of indoor air and water is recommended to ensure your living environment remains safe from nearby industrial 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.