Lakeland, Michigan
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Lakeland faces a critical hazard level of 10.0. The Fortech Products, Inc. Superfund site is located only 3.8 miles from your home. This facility and others nearby have leaked hazardous substances into the ground and water. These chemicals can cause serious illnesses if they enter your body through drinking water or the air you breathe. With four major toxic sites within five miles, the environment is not safe. You must take steps to protect your family immediately.
Action Required
Residents must take proactive steps to secure their health and property. Contact the Alliance Of Rouge Communities to participate in local environmental protection efforts and receive updates on watershed safety. For professional guidance on housing and land use in contaminated zones, call the Michigan State University Extension Service-Washtenaw at 734-997-1678. If the proximity to Superfund sites like Fortech Products, Inc. has created financial or housing instability, contact Greenpath, Inc. at 888-860-4167 for assistance. Securing your home against these critical environmental threats requires utilizing these local institutional resources immediately.
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.