Cripple Creek, Colorado
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Cripple Creek faces a critical environmental hazard score of 8.4 out of 10. The Rainbow Valley Water District White Powder Superfund site is located only 2.1 miles from your area. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that could impact your daily health. Living near such concentrations of dangerous materials means you must be cautious about soil and water quality. Avoid contact with unknown powders or residues in the environment. These contaminants pose a serious risk to long-term safety for all residents.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local organizations to discuss environmental safety and housing protections. Reach out to Focus On The Forest or the Institute For Nature And Leadership to learn about local land conservation and contamination monitoring efforts. For those concerned about how environmental hazards affect their housing stability or legal rights, contact the Community Economic Defense Project CEDP in Colorado Springs at 303-276-5705. Taking proactive steps through these resources ensures you have the necessary support to navigate the risks associated with the Rainbow Valley Water District White Powder site and surrounding industrial mining operations.
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.