Oak Park, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Oak Park faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 16th and Peoria Exception is the nearest active Superfund site, located less than four miles away. This location contains mercury, a dangerous heavy metal. Mercury can seep into soil and water or turn into vapor in the air. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or eating fish from nearby waters. These toxins can harm your brain and nerves over time.
Action Required
Immediate steps are necessary given the critical hazard score. Contact Seven Generations Ahead to engage in local environmental advocacy and sustainability planning. For residents concerned about safe housing and environmental justice, reach out to the Chicago Urban League at 773-285-1500 or CEDA of Cook County Inc. at 312-288-8010. These agencies provide guidance on housing safety and community resources for areas affected by industrial contamination. Prioritizing home inspections and air quality assessments will help mitigate personal risk from the nearby 16th and Peoria Exception Superfund site and other surrounding industrial facilities.
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.