Chicago, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The 16TH & PEORIA EXCEPTION Superfund site creates a critical danger level of 10.0 out of 10 for your area. The main threat is mercury, a heavy metal that does not disappear on its own. In daily life, this means dust or soil near industrial areas could be unsafe to touch or breathe. Mercury exposure can hurt your brain and nervous system over time. With 57 hazardous sites within five miles, you must be very careful about local pollution.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to address housing safety and environmental risks in the 60654 area. Contact the Chicago Urban League at 773-285-1500 or CEDA of Cook County Inc. at 312-288-8010 for assistance with healthy housing and resource coordination. You should also engage with the Alliance For Water Efficiency Nfp to learn about local water safety standards. Request a professional mercury soil test if you live near historical smelting sites. Document all health symptoms and share environmental data with these organizations to advocate for faster cleanup efforts and community protections.
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.