Big Bend, Wisconsin
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Big Bend faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 9.7 out of 10. The Muskego Sanitary Landfill is an active Superfund site located only 1.4 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the local ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated well water. These hidden chemicals can cause long-term health problems for families if they are not monitored closely.
Action Required
Residents of Big Bend should immediately contact local organizations for support and advocacy. Reach out to the 7 Hour Plane Crash Foundation or the Burlington Area Garden Club Inc to discuss local soil safety and community environmental health initiatives. For those concerned about property values or safe housing due to the 9.7 hazard score, contact a HUD-approved agency. Call Housing Resources, Incorporated in Milwaukee at 414-461-6330 or the United Community Center at 414-384-3100. These agencies provide guidance on housing stability and safety resources for residents living near active Superfund sites like the Muskego Sanitary Landfill.
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.