Glen Carbon, Illinois
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Glen Carbon faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 out of 10. The CHEMETCO Superfund site sits just four miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the air or soil. For your daily life, this means you should be careful about where children play outside and avoid digging deep in your yard. Contaminants from industrial sites like this can sometimes enter the local water or dust, posing risks to everyone living nearby.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their health and housing safety. Contact the Great Rivers Land Preservation Association Inc to learn more about local environmental protection efforts and land safety. For those concerned about housing quality or displacement due to environmental factors, reach out to the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. at 314-615-3600. You may also contact their St. Louis County Operations branch at 314-615-3600-644. These organizations provide resources for navigating the risks associated with living near critical hazard zones like CHEMETCO and Premcor.
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.