Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The area around Shawnee Mission faces a critical hazard level of 10.0. The Mercury-Barometer West 147th Street Superfund site is only 2.4 miles away. Mercury is a heavy metal that can be very dangerous if it gets into your air, soil, or water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking unfiltered water near the site. This chemical can damage the brain and nervous system, especially in children and pets.
Action Required
Residents should contact All My Love Advocacy or Efficiency First Kansas City for local environmental guidance. For those concerned about property safety or housing stability near these hazard zones, contact Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services, Inc. at 816-533-7417. You may also reach out to the Community Services League at 816-254-4100 for support. These organizations provide resources to help you navigate living near active Superfund sites. Immediate action is recommended to assess your home's safety and your family’s potential exposure to mercury and other local industrial contaminants found within the five-mile radius.
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.