Florissant, Missouri
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Florissant faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The DIOXIN REFERAL CASE site is only 3.6 miles away. Dioxins and furans are dangerous chemicals that stay in the soil and water for a long time. In daily life, these poisons can enter your body if you touch contaminated dirt or eat food grown in local soil. Staying safe means avoiding dust and keeping shoes outside to prevent tracking chemicals into your home where children play.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and evaluate potential exposure. For assistance with housing safety and local environmental concerns, contact the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis – St. Louis County Operations at 314-615-3600-644. This agency provides resources for those living in high-risk areas. Additionally, the Air and Waste Management Association-Greater St Louis offers technical information regarding regional air quality and waste management. Document any unusual health symptoms and share this ToxIndex report with your primary care physician to ensure your medical records reflect proximity to a critical Superfund site.
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.