Checotah, Oklahoma
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Checotah faces a critical hazard score of 8.0 out of 10. The primary threat is the United States Smelting Company Superfund site located 1.5 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the air, soil, and water. For your daily life, this means chemicals could be present in the dust around your home or in the ground where children play. Exposure to these materials over a long time can lead to serious health issues for your family.
Action Required
Immediate action is required to ensure residential safety and community health. Residents should contact Team Up To Clean Up or Downtown Muskogee to engage with local environmental advocacy and stay informed about cleanup progress. For those living in potentially impacted housing, contact the HUD housing agency at 1-800-569-4287 to discuss safety inspections or relocation assistance. You may also coordinate with Committed To Build And Beautify Taft for local community support resources. Regular communication with these organizations ensures that Checotah remains a priority for state and federal environmental safety updates and remediation funding.
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.