Aurora, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in ZIP code 60504 face a critical hazard level of 10.0. The DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest Preserve is a nearby Superfund site that contains mercury. This heavy metal is dangerous because it can get into the soil and water. If you breathe it or touch it, it can hurt your brain and nervous system over time. You must be careful when playing outside or gardening. Mercury does not go away on its own and requires professional cleanup to be safe.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their housing safety and environmental health. Contact the DuPage Homeownership Center, also known as H.O.M.E. DuPage, Inc., at 630-260-2500 for assistance with housing quality and local safety resources. For community-based environmental support, residents should engage with Annas Garden Nfp Inc to discuss safe urban gardening practices in areas with known heavy metal soil concerns. You may also contact the Will County Center for Community Concerns at 815-722-0722 for guidance on navigating local health risks and securing your property against environmental hazards found in the Aurora 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.