Jacksonville, Arkansas
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Families in Jacksonville face a critical hazard level of 10.0 because of the Jacksonville Residential Areas Superfund site. Hazardous substances have been found near homes, which means pollutants could be in the soil where children play or in the dust inside your house. These unspecified chemicals can enter your body if you breathe them in or touch contaminated dirt. Staying safe requires being careful about tracking outside soil into your living spaces and monitoring local health alerts closely.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary to ensure housing safety and environmental health. Residents should contact Southern Bancorp Community Partners at 501-406-6000 to discuss housing resources and potential relocation assistance if property contamination is confirmed. Additionally, reaching out to IN Affordable Housing, Incorporated at 501-221-2203 provides access to secondary support for safe living conditions. For local environmental advocacy and community-led cleanups, engage with Cabot City Beautiful Inc. These organizations offer critical guidance for navigating the risks associated with the Jacksonville Residential Areas Superfund site and nearby industrial contamination zones.
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.