Blue Island, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY: Blue Island faces a critical environmental hazard score. The 16th & Peoria Exception Superfund site is 3.9 miles away and contains mercury. This heavy metal stays in the soil and water for a long time. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or eating local fish. Mercury can hurt your brain and nervous system, especially in children. With 57 nearby toxic sites, the risk to your health is very high.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED: Immediate intervention is necessary to mitigate these critical risks. Contact the African Diaspora Foundation or the Blackfoot Conversation Foundation to join local environmental advocacy efforts. For those seeking relocation assistance or housing safety information, contact the Chicago Urban League at 773-285-1500. Alternatively, reach out to CEDA of Cook County Inc. at 312-288-8010 for housing resources and support. These organizations provide the necessary tools to address environmental justice issues in Blue Island and help families navigate the complexities of living near high-density Superfund 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.