Tempe, Arizona
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Residents in the 85284 area face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Gila River Indian Community Toxaphene Site is located 4.1 miles away. This active Superfund site contains hazardous substances that can move through the air or water. Living near these materials means you must be careful about local soil and groundwater. Dangerous chemicals may impact your health over time. There are four major industrial waste sites within five miles of your home that require extreme caution.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary due to the critical hazard level in Tempe. Residents should contact Trellis in Phoenix at 602-258-1659 for assistance with housing safety and environmental health resources. You may also reach out to Chicanos Por La Causa at 602-457-4609 to discuss how local contamination affects property values and habitability. For community-level advocacy, contact the Arizona Biosafety Alliance. These organizations provide the necessary support to navigate the health risks associated with living near the Gila River Indian Community Toxaphene Site and other local industrial hazards.
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.