Denver, Colorado
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Denver ZIP 80292 faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to extreme industrial density. The 2077 FIREWORK Superfund site is only 2.3 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. For people living nearby, this means the ground, water, and air might carry invisible toxins. You must be careful about playing in soil or using local well water. With 34 hazardous sites within five miles, these pollutants can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed daily.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure safe housing and environmental advocacy. Contact the Northeast Denver Housing Center at 303-377-3334-229 for assistance with healthy living environments and housing stability in contaminated zones. Additionally, the Barr Lake and Milton Reservoir Watershed Association provides critical information regarding local water quality and ecosystem health. Engaging with Canopy Denver can help residents understand local environmental impacts. For those requiring community development support, reach out to NEWSED CDC at 036-534-8342. Prioritize these resources to mitigate the risks associated with living near high-density Superfund sites in Denver.
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.