Frontenac, Kansas
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Frontenac residents face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to several nearby industrial locations, including the 2nd and Smelter Superfund site. Hazardous substances from old smelting plants remain in the local soil and dust. These pollutants can enter your body if you breathe them in or accidentally swallow dirt while playing or gardening. Daily contact with these chemicals increases health risks for everyone. You must take steps to keep these invisible threats out of your home.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to address these critical hazards. Contact See-Kan Rc&D Project Inc to learn about local environmental safety programs and soil health. For those concerned about safety in their current residence, contact the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287 for guidance on healthy living conditions. You can also engage with Southeast Kansas Recycling Inc for information on managing local pollutants. For additional environmental advocacy, reach out to the Sperry-Galligar Audubon Society. Proactive communication with these organizations and HUD will help you navigate the risks associated with the high concentration of nearby Superfund sites.
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.