Houston, Texas
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The area around ZIP 77247 faces a critical environmental hazard level of 10.0. The 3457th Medical Training Center is an active Superfund site only 4.4 miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local soil and well water. With 21 total toxic sites within ten miles, pollution levels are high. Always wash your hands after playing outside to stay safe.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against these critical hazards. Contact the Tejano Center for Community Concerns at 713-640-3743 for assistance with housing safety and environmental justice resources. Alternatively, the Houston Area Urban League provides support services and can be reached at 713-393-8700. For local ecological preservation and education, engage with the Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc. These organizations help navigate the complexities of living near active Superfund sites and provide advocacy for cleaner neighborhood standards. Document all local odors or unusual soil conditions and report them to these agencies for further investigation.
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.