White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
White Sands Missile Range has a critical hazard score of 8.7 out of 10. The US Army Garrison White Sands Missile Range is less than one mile away. This site is an active Superfund project because of dangerous substances left in the ground. These contaminants can travel through windblown dust or underground water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about playing in dirt or using untested well water near the facility boundaries to stay safe.
Action Required
Residents should contact Tierra Del Sol Housing at 575-541-0477 for assistance with safe housing options and environmental living conditions in the Las Cruces area. If you seek information regarding land conservation and local environmental protection, reach out to the Defense Conservation Foundation or the Camino Real De Tierra Adentro Trail Association. You must verify the safety of your immediate surroundings by requesting environmental disclosure documents from local authorities. Prioritize housing inspections that specifically check for proximity to the active Superfund boundaries to ensure long-term health safety for all household members.
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.