Justice, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Justice, Illinois faces a critical 10/10 hazard rating due to extreme industrial density. The 16TH & PEORIA EXCEPTION Superfund site sits less than four miles away, documented for high mercury levels. Mercury is a dangerous heavy metal that can damage your brain and nervous system. It often enters the environment through old industrial spills. In daily life, this means dust or soil around your home could be contaminated, posing a severe risk to children and pregnant women.
Action Required
Residents of Justice should contact the African Diaspora Foundation or the Blackfoot Conversation Foundation for local environmental advocacy and safety updates. If environmental hazards affect your housing security or if you require assistance with mercury abatement programs, contact the CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE at 773-285-1500. Alternatively, you may reach out to CEDA OF COOK COUNTY INC. at 312-288-8010 for housing-related resources and support services. These organizations provide critical guidance for navigating hazardous living conditions and securing healthy residential environments in high-risk zones like the 60458 area.
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.