Nazareth, Michigan
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Nazareth faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site is only 4.7 miles away. This site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can pollute the local water and soil. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching river sediment or eating fish caught nearby. Toxins from this and eight other nearby sites can stay in the environment for a long time, posing risks to your family’s health.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc at 269-385-2916 for assistance with housing safety and environmental health resources. For community-led water safety initiatives, engage with Clean Water For The World to learn about local filtration efforts. You should also reach out to Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek at 269-224-6606 to discuss property evaluations and potential relocation assistance if you are in a high-risk zone. These organizations provide the necessary support to navigate the critical hazards present in the Nazareth area.
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.