Hancock, Michigan
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Hancock faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 because there are many industrial waste sites nearby. The Assay Building Mercury Site is located just 2.2 miles from you. Mercury and other hazardous chemicals can move through the soil and water. These toxins might enter your home or garden without you seeing them. To stay safe, you should avoid touching local soil and be very careful about where you get your drinking water in this area.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to secure your living environment. Contact the Friends Of The Land Of Keweenaw to learn about local environmental advocacy and ongoing cleanup efforts in Hancock. For those in subsidized or public housing concerned about site contamination, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 for assistance with inspections or relocation options. You should also reach out to the Duck Lake Riparians Association for information regarding local water quality. Documentation of all health symptoms related to toxin exposure is essential for future medical or legal consultation regarding these critical hazard zones.
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.