Jasper, Missouri
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Jasper faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to nearby hazardous waste sites. The Carthage City and Eastern Jasper County Lead site is the closest major threat. This area is also heavily impacted by Tetrachloroethylene, or PCE. For you, this means common chemicals from past industrial work have seeped into the ground and water. These poisons do not disappear on their own. They can enter your home through well water or rise as invisible vapors through your basement floor.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against chemical exposure. Contact Citizens For Environmental Action to join local advocacy efforts and receive updates on soil testing initiatives. For those in subsidized or public housing concerned about indoor air quality and PCE vapor intrusion, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. Request an inspection of your property's foundation and water source. Staying proactive with these local organizations ensures you receive the latest safety data and legal support necessary to protect your family from long-term environmental hazards in the Jasper area.
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.