Waipahu, Hawaii
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Waipahu faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office Pacific is a major Superfund site nearby. It contains Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PAHs. These chemicals come from burning coal, oil, and gas. They can stick to dust and soil in your neighborhood. Touching or breathing contaminated dirt can cause health problems over time. With ten hazardous sites within five miles, residents must be very careful about local pollution.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to protect their legal and environmental rights. Contact the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii for assistance with housing safety and tenant protections. The Waianae branch can be reached at 808-696-6322, and the Kaneohe branch is available at 808-235-5343. Additionally, local organizations such as A Little Green and the Akaka Foundation For Tropical Forests provide resources for community environmental advocacy. Engaging with these groups ensures you receive the latest updates on local remediation efforts and public health advisories related to the critical hazard score in the 96797 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.