Kansas City, Missouri
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY The Advantage Metals Recycling LLC site is a critical environmental hazard located only 2.8 miles from your home. This area is an active Superfund site because of high levels of mercury. Mercury is a dangerous heavy metal that can hurt your brain and nerves if you breathe it or touch it. Because there are 19 similar hazardous sites nearby, these chemicals can easily get into the air and soil. You must be very careful in this neighborhood.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents should immediately coordinate with local advocacy groups to monitor neighborhood safety. Contact the Blue River Watershed Association to learn about water quality protection and local environmental advocacy. For those concerned about the impact of these hazards on residential safety or property values, contact Credit and Homeownership Empowerment Services, Inc. at 816-533-7417. This HUD-approved agency assists with housing stability in the Kansas City area. You may also contact the Community Services League at 816-254-4100 for additional community resources. Taking these actions ensures you have professional support to navigate this critical hazard level.
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.