Chicago, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY The 16th and Peoria Exception Superfund site is a critical danger located less than four miles from your home. This area contains mercury, a dangerous heavy metal that can damage your brain and nervous system. You could be exposed by breathing in contaminated dust or touching toxic soil. Because there are 57 hazardous sites nearby, the risk to your daily health is very high. Stay away from old industrial lots to keep your family safe from these poisons.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Immediate action is required to protect your household from local environmental hazards. Contact CEDA of Cook County Inc. at 312-288-8010 to inquire about housing safety programs and heavy metal mitigation resources. You may also reach out to the Chicago Urban League at 773-285-1500 for assistance with housing quality standards and health advocacy. For information regarding local water safety, contact the Alliance for Water Efficiency Nfp. These organizations provide the necessary support to navigate the health risks associated with living near high-density Superfund zones in Chicago.
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.