La Place, Louisiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY (80 words) Residents in La Place live near the Cambridge Place East Superfund site, which carries a critical hazard rating of ten. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that may contaminate local air and soil. For daily life, this means you must be careful about what your children touch outside and where you grow food. Since the site is active and close to homes, the risk of chemical exposure is very high. Avoid contact with unknown dust or water runoff.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED (100 words) Residents should immediately contact local organizations for assistance with environmental safety and housing security. Reach out to the Barrier Island Restoration And Development Society Inc for information on local environmental health initiatives and restoration efforts. For housing concerns related to proximity to Superfund sites, contact Jefferson Community Action Programs in New Orleans at 504-736-6900. Additionally, the Integrity Homebuyer Association, Incorporated in Gonzales is available at 225-644-6705 to provide guidance on property safety and relocation resources. These steps are necessary to mitigate the risks associated with living in a high-hazard zone.
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.