Evergreen Park, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Evergreen Park faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 16TH & PEORIA EXCEPTION Superfund site is less than four miles away and contains mercury. This heavy metal can enter the local environment through soil and water. In your daily life, mercury exposure is dangerous because it can damage the brain and kidneys, especially in children. With 57 hazardous sites within five miles, you must be careful about local dust and potential groundwater contamination in your community.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents should contact local organizations to address environmental health concerns and housing safety. Leadspired Labs provides community-based resources for identifying heavy metal hazards in the home. For assistance with housing security and environmental inspections, contact the CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE at 773-285-1500 or CEDA OF COOK COUNTY INC. at 312-288-8010. These agencies provide guidance on navigating federal assistance for residents living near critical hazard zones. Engaging with the Cicero Area Project or Community Chest of Cicero can also provide localized advocacy support for families impacted by the high density of nearby industrial superfund sites.
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.