Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Your neighborhood in Baton Rouge has a critical hazard score of ten out of ten. The Baton Rouge Depot is a nearby Superfund site containing dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can pollute the air and the soil in your yard. For daily life, this means you should avoid digging in the ground or using unfiltered well water. Exposure to these materials can lead to serious illness over time. Protecting your health requires staying alert to local environmental changes and pollution.
Action Required
Residents of the 70822 area should seek professional guidance regarding environmental housing safety and property values. You should contact the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance at 225-346-1000 for assistance with housing quality and community resources. Additionally, the NSC NACA Counseling Subsidiary in Baton Rouge provides specialized housing counseling at 225-767-9224. These organizations offer support for navigating the complexities of living near high-risk industrial zones. Engaging with the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Counsel can also provide information on local environmental stewardship and hazard reduction programs to help protect your household and the local ecosystem.
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.