Mequon, WI (53097) — Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 53097

Mequon, Wisconsin

Score: 10/10

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Mercury (Heavy Metal)
Nearest Superfund Site
AMCAST INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
Distance to Nearest
2.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
4
Sites Within 10 Miles
18
County
WI
NPL Status
Active

Threat Summary

SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Mequon faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0. The Amcast Industrial Corporation Superfund site is located only 2.9 miles from your area. This site is contaminated with mercury, a poisonous heavy metal. Mercury can enter the water you drink or the soil where children play. Exposure to these toxins causes serious health problems for your brain and nervous system. It is vital to avoid contact with nearby industrial waste sites to stay safe.

Action Required

SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED You should immediately engage with local experts to assess your personal risk. Contact the Bielinski Conservation Community Land Foundation Inc to discuss environmental land health in your neighborhood. If you have concerns about how these toxic sites affect your home or relocation options, call Housing Resources, Incorporated in Milwaukee at 414-461-6330. You may also contact the United Community Center at 414-384-3100 for community health resources and advocacy. Taking these steps will help you secure your family's future and ensure you are living in a safe, monitored environment.

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.

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