Whittier, California
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Whittier faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Die Casting ID Corp is the nearest active Superfund site, located only 3.2 miles away. This facility is known for unspecified hazardous substances that may impact the local environment. For your daily life, this means chemicals could be in the soil or groundwater nearby. With 19 industrial waste sites within five miles, residents must be cautious about local water quality and air dust to stay safe from hidden toxins.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local experts to assess property safety and housing health standards. Reach out to 3Greenassistance or the California Cool Cities Initiative for information on local environmental advocacy. For assistance with housing safety and environmental justice concerns, contact the West Angeles Community Development Corp at 323-751-3440. Alternatively, the NHS of Orange County, doing business as NeighborWorks Orange County, provides guidance at 714-490-1250. These organizations help navigate the risks posed by the 19 hazardous sites within your immediate five-mile radius and offer resources for maintaining a safe living environment.
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.