Franklin Park, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Franklin Park faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Anchor Metal Finishing Superfund site is located only 1.5 miles away and is currently active. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means chemicals might be in the ground or local water supplies. With 56 industrial waste sites within 10 miles, pollution is a serious concern. You should be careful about touching soil or using untreated well water.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Chicago Urban League at 773-285-1500 or CEDA of Cook County Inc. at 312-288-8010 to discuss healthy housing grants or relocation assistance. These agencies provide resources for families living in high-risk industrial zones. Additionally, contact 350 Kishwaukee to join local environmental advocacy efforts and stay informed on cleanup progress at the Anchor Metal Finishing site. Consistent monitoring of EPA updates is required to track the mitigation of these hazardous substances and ensure local safety standards are met.
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.