Long Beach, California
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY (80 words) Long Beach faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Die Casting ID Corp is the primary Superfund site nearby. While contaminants are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, their presence means local soil and water could be impacted. In daily life, you should be careful about gardening in untreated soil or playing in areas where dust spreads easily. With nineteen hazardous sites within five miles, environmental safety is a major local concern for every resident.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED (100 words) Immediate action is recommended to mitigate environmental risks in the 90845 area. Residents should contact the Friends Of Colorado Lagoon to participate in local ecological restoration and safety workshops. For those concerned about property safety or relocation assistance due to environmental hazards, contact the West Angeles Community Development Corp at 323-751-3440. Alternatively, the NHS of Orange County dba NeighborWorks Orange County provides housing guidance at 714-490-1250. These organizations offer resources for navigating the health and financial impacts of living near active Superfund sites and high-density industrial zones in Long Beach.
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.