Breckenridge, Michigan
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Breckenridge faces a critical environmental hazard score of 9.6 out of 10. The nearby Breckenridge Site is an active Superfund location only 3.5 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that could enter your air, soil, or water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated well water. Several other toxic sites, including the Velsicol Chemical Corp., are within ten miles, increasing the total risk to your family health.
Action Required
Immediate engagement with local advocacy groups is necessary for residents. Contact Citizens For Alternatives To Chemical Contamination for technical assistance and community health information. For those concerned about property safety or environmental housing standards, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 to discuss residential inspections and safety resources. You should also coordinate with the Chippewa Nature Center Inc to learn about local ecosystem health. Taking these steps ensures you have the professional support needed to navigate the 9.6 hazard rating and protect your household from local chemical legacy sites.
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.