Southfield, Michigan
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in Southfield face a critical safety hazard score of ten out of ten. The 8013 W. Chicago PCB Site is located less than ten miles away and contains hazardous substances. These chemicals can enter the air, soil, or water around you. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local dust and groundwater. While the risk seems far away, fifty-nine industrial sites sit within a ten-mile radius, increasing the total toxic burden on your environment.
Action Required
You should contact local organizations for immediate support and environmental education. Reach out to the East Michigan Chapter Of The Air & Waste Management Association to learn more about regional air quality standards. For housing assistance and safety counseling, contact Gesher Human Services in Southfield at 248-233-4299. You may also contact Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan at 313-964-1975 for legal advice regarding environmental health hazards in your residence. Engaging with A Vision For Clean Water can provide additional information on protecting your local water supply from industrial contaminants.
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.