Melrose Park, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Melrose Park faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 16TH & PEORIA EXCEPTION Superfund site is active less than four miles away. Mercury is the primary concern here. This heavy metal can stay in the soil and water for a long time. In daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or eating fish caught nearby. Mercury is a poison that hurts the brain and nervous system, especially for children and pets.
Action Required
Residents of Melrose Park must take immediate steps to secure their living environments against heavy metal contamination. Contact CEDA OF COOK COUNTY INC. at 312-288-8010 for assistance with housing safety and environmental health resources available to local families. Additionally, the CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE at 773-285-1500 can provide guidance on housing rights and community advocacy. For local environmental updates and volunteer opportunities, connect with 350 Kishwaukee. Document all property concerns and request soil testing if you live near the J Pitt Melt Shop or Narchem Industrial Fire ER sites to ensure your soil is safe.
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.