Chicago, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in the 60622 area face a critical hazard level due to industrial contamination. The 16th & Peoria Exception Superfund site is located only 3.9 miles away and contains dangerous mercury. This heavy metal stays in the environment for a very long time. In daily life, this means you must be careful about local soil and dust. With 57 hazardous sites within five miles, pollutants can move through the air or ground, posing risks to your family’s safety.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their housing safety and environmental health. For assistance with healthy housing standards or to address environmental concerns in your residence, contact the Chicago Urban League at 773-285-1500. Additionally, the CEDA of Cook County Inc. provides resources for home safety and can be reached at 312-288-8010. You may also contact the Alliance for Water Efficiency Nfp to discuss local water safety protocols. Document all suspected exposure symptoms and share this data with these local organizations to advocate for faster remediation of the 16th & Peoria site.
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.