Long Beach, California
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Long Beach faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of ten. The Alameda Street Landfill is a major Superfund site located only 4.6 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the air, soil, or water. For your daily life, this means toxic chemicals may exist in the dust you breathe or the ground outside. You must be very careful about contact with local soil and paying attention to outdoor air quality alerts.
Action Required
Residents should contact local organizations to address environmental and housing concerns immediately. For assistance with healthy living conditions and fair housing rights, reach out to the Orange County Fair Housing Council at 714-569-0823. Alternatively, you can contact the NHS of Orange County, also known as NeighborWorks Orange County, at 714-490-1250 for housing stability resources. To engage in local environmental protection and restoration, connect with the Friends of Colorado Lagoon. These organizations provide the necessary support to navigate the risks associated with the critical hazard levels in the 90802 area.
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.