Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The Adventist Academy Mercury Spill site is located less than four miles from your area. This location is listed as a critical threat because mercury is a dangerous heavy metal. In daily life, mercury can get into the air or soil and eventually reach people. Breathing it or touching it can hurt your brain and nervous system over time. With a hazard score of 10 out of 10, staying informed about local soil and water safety is very important for everyone.
Action Required
For immediate environmental guidance, contact the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Counsel to learn about safe disposal and local contamination prevention efforts. If you have concerns about property safety or housing stability near these critical sites, reach out to the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance at 225-346-1000 or the NSC NACA Counseling Subsidiary at 225-767-9224. These organizations provide housing support and community resources for residents in the 70819 area. Engaging with the Baton Rouge Garden Center Inc can also provide insights into safe urban planting practices to avoid soil-based mercury exposure in your neighborhood.
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.