Rifle, CO (81650) — Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 81650

Rifle, Colorado

Score: 4/10

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
4/10
Risk Level
Moderate
Primary Contaminant
Mercury (Heavy Metal)
Nearest Superfund Site
SILT MERCURY
Distance to Nearest
7.7 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
0
Sites Within 10 Miles
1
County
CO
NPL Status
Active

Threat Summary

Rifle, Colorado residents: The Silt Mercury cleanup site is 7.7 miles away. It contains mercury, a dangerous metal. Mercury can harm your brain and body, especially children. It can get into the air you breathe, water you drink, or plants you grow for gardening. Avoid digging or playing in soil or water near the site. Staying away keeps your family safe.

Action Required

Rifle residents (81650), protect our environment! For environmental initiatives and support, connect with: 5 Point Film Festival: [Contact info not provided, search online] Alliance Earth: [Contact info not provided, search online] Arei Inc: [Contact info not provided, search online] If you have housing concerns, HUD is available at 1-800-569-4287. For broader environmental issues, the EPA Superfund hotline is 1-800-424-8802. Take action today: Visit the website of one of these environmental nonprofits to learn how you can get involved!

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.

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