Herculaneum, Missouri
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Herculaneum – Lead Smelter Site creates a critical safety risk for your neighborhood. Lead is a heavy metal that pollutes the air and soil. In daily life, this means dust inside your home or dirt in your backyard could be toxic. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children because it causes permanent damage to the brain and nervous system. With a hazard score of 9.5, you must act carefully to avoid breathing in or swallowing contaminated dust every day.
Action Required
Residents should contact local organizations for health advocacy and housing assistance. For environmental guidance, engage with the Belews Creek Watershed Partnership. If you require housing support or need to discuss lead-safe living conditions, contact THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INC. at 314-631-9905. Alternatively, the URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS provides services through their St. Clair County operations at 618-274-1150-126. Immediate action is necessary to mitigate long-term lead exposure. Request professional soil testing and blood lead level screenings for all children living within the 63048 ZIP code.
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.