Fort Smith, Arkansas
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in ZIP code 72904 face a critical hazard level of 10.0. The Allen Canning Company Superfund site is active and located just 3.3 miles from your home. This area contains hazardous substances that could affect the safety of your soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you should be very careful about gardening or letting children play in dirt that has not been tested. Avoiding local well water is also necessary to prevent long-term health problems.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to secure your household safety and housing stability. Contact the Crawford Sebastian Community Development Council at 479-785-2303 for information on safe housing and community assistance. They serve the Fort Smith area and can provide guidance on environmental safety concerns related to your residence. Additionally, residents should engage with the Highway 71 Water District No 1 Public Water Authority to confirm the safety of their local utility connections. Ensuring your home is located away from primary runoff zones is a critical step in protecting your family from active industrial contamination sites nearby.
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.