Lake Villa, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Lake Villa faces a critical hazard rating of 10.0 out of 10. The EDCO Landfill is a nearby Superfund site located only 4.3 miles from your area. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the local environment. For your daily life, this means chemicals might travel through the groundwater or soil and enter your property. These invisible pollutants can affect the safety of the water you drink and the air you breathe inside your home every day.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to address the environmental risks in Lake Villa. Residents should contact the LAKE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY at 847-223-1170 to discuss safety standards for local residences and potential relocation assistance if contamination is confirmed. For financial guidance regarding property impacts, call the CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS at 815-338-5757. You can also support local safety by joining the Ancient Oaks Foundation to participate in environmental health advocacy. Taking these steps helps ensure your family remains protected from the hazardous substances identified at the EDCO Landfill and surrounding industrial 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.