Chicago, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in the 60629 area face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 16th & Peoria Exception is the nearest active Superfund site, located less than four miles away. This site is contaminated with mercury, a dangerous heavy metal. Mercury can enter your home through dust or soil. In daily life, this means you must be careful about track-in dirt and local air quality. With over fifty industrial sites nearby, the risk of chemical exposure is very high for families.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary due to the critical hazard level in the 60629 ZIP code. Residents should contact the Chicago Urban League at 773-285-1500 or CEDA of Cook County Inc. at 312-288-8010 to inquire about heavy metal mitigation programs or healthy housing resources. These HUD-approved agencies provide guidance on navigating environmental health threats in residential areas. Furthermore, contact the Alliance For Water Efficiency Nfp to discuss local water quality protections. Document all health symptoms potentially linked to heavy metal exposure and request soil testing through municipal environmental services to ensure your property is safe.
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.