Saint Joseph, Missouri
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Saint Joseph faces a critical environmental threat with a maximum hazard score of 10.0. The St Joseph City Landfill on MacArthur Drive is an active Superfund site only five miles away. This location contains unspecified hazardous substances that impact your local environment. For daily life, this means you must be cautious about soil and groundwater quality. Contamination from landfills moves through the earth, potentially affecting the water you drink and the air you breathe in your own Saint Joseph neighborhood.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local organizations for community support and housing safety guidance. Reach out to Grace House Inc or A Cup Of Water For An Unknown Child to learn about local environmental advocacy and community resources. For specific concerns regarding the safety of your home environment or to find lead-safe housing options, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. These organizations provide essential information for families living near high-risk zones. Taking proactive steps through these community channels is the best way to ensure your household remains protected from the identified critical local hazards.
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.