Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Cape Girardeau faces a critical safety score of 8.7 due to local pollution. The Mercury-D Mart Convenience Store is an active Superfund site only 4.1 miles away. Mercury is a heavy metal that can harm your brain and nervous system. In daily life, this means you must be careful about local water and soil quality. Eating fish from nearby streams might also be dangerous. It is important to stay informed about cleanup efforts to keep your family safe from these invisible hazards.
Action Required
Residents seeking immediate assistance regarding environmental housing safety should contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 for guidance on lead and heavy metal inspections. For local community support and environmental advocacy, contact Aaf Cape Girardeau. You can also participate in waste reduction programs through Bollinger County Recycling to prevent further soil contamination. If you observe illegal dumping or suspicious environmental conditions near the Hubble Creek Arsenic Well or Mercury-D Mart, report these activities to local authorities immediately. Taking these steps helps protect the Cape Girardeau community from further toxic exposure.
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.