Hawthorne, Nevada
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Hawthorne faces a critical environmental safety risk with a hazard score of 9.7 out of 10. The Hawthorne Army Ammunition Plant is an active Superfund site only three miles away. Hazardous substances from this facility can move into local soil and water. This means you must be careful about breathing dust or using untreated ground water. Pollution in the area can stay in the environment for a long time and could cause health problems for people living nearby.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and advocate for further testing. Contact the Bio-Accumulation Stewardship Council B-Sc Org Ncc for information on local environmental monitoring and safety advocacy. For housing assistance or questions regarding property safety standards in contaminated zones, contact the HUD housing agency directly at 1-800-569-4287. Engaging with local groups like Blue Sea 2 Sky or Citizens To Protect Smith Valley Nv Inc can provide community-led updates on cleanup progress. Demand transparency regarding specific hazardous substances found at the army depot to ensure your household is properly protected.
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.