Summit Argo, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Summit Argo faces a critical environmental hazard level of 10.0. The 16TH & PEORIA EXCEPTION Superfund site is located less than four miles from your home. This area contains mercury, which is a dangerous heavy metal. In your daily life, this means you must be very careful about touching local soil or breathing in dust near industrial areas. Mercury is harmful to the brain and nervous system, making it especially dangerous for children and people who are pregnant.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Immediate action is required to secure your living environment. Residents should contact CEDA OF COOK COUNTY INC. at 312-288-8010 or the CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE at 773-285-1500 for housing safety audits and assistance. These HUD agencies help navigate the risks of living near active Superfund sites. Furthermore, residents should connect with Annas Garden Nfp Inc to discuss local environmental safety and soil health. Monitoring your family health for symptoms of heavy metal exposure is a necessary precaution given the local hazard score of 10.0 and the proximity of fifty-seven toxic 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.