Whelen Springs, Arkansas
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Whelen Springs residents: The OUACHITA NEVADA WOOD TREATER Superfund site is 5.2 miles away, containing Unspecified Hazardous Substances. These can harm you if you breathe them in, especially if dust is in the air. Avoid using untreated well water or growing food in garden soil without professional testing, as these substances could soak into them. Children are more at risk; keep them from playing in untested soil or drinking unsafe water. Stay informed to protect your family.
Action Required
Whelen Springs Residents: Improve your community and environment! Contact Arkansas Recycling Coalition Inc. for recycling guidance. For beautification projects, reach out to Keep El Dorado Beautiful. Southwest Arkansas Resource Development Project Area Inc. offers conservation resources. Need housing assistance? Call HUD directly at 1-800-569-4287. **Next Step:** Visit the website of Keep El Dorado Beautiful to find upcoming volunteer cleanup events in your area!
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.