La Harpe, Kansas
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in La Harpe face a critical environmental hazard score of 8.2 out of 10. The nearby Concreto Smelter is an active Superfund site located only 4.3 miles away. This site contains dangerous materials left over from old industrial work. These hazardous substances can move through the air or get into the soil where people live and play. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about dust and dirt around your home to protect your family.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the See-Kan Rc&D Project Inc for local environmental guidance and land management resources. For those living in rental properties or seeking safer housing options due to environmental concerns, contact HUD Housing Agencies at 1-800-569-4287 to discuss your rights and available assistance. You can also engage with Southeast Kansas Recycling Inc to learn about proper disposal of household chemicals. Document any unusual health symptoms and report environmental concerns to local authorities to ensure the Concreto Smelter cleanup remains a high priority for the safety of the community.
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.