Beaverton, Oregon
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Your community in ZIP code 97078 faces a critical hazard score of 10.0. The Beaverton Mercury Superfund site is located just 2.2 miles away. Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that stays in the environment for a long time. It can travel through the air or contaminate local water and soil. Exposure to this metal is dangerous for your brain and nervous system. You must be careful about any contact with dirt or unfiltered water in this area.
Action Required
Residents should contact Open Door Counseling Center DBA Open Door Housingworks at 503-748-0407 for help navigating housing safety in contaminated zones. You may also contact the Portland Housing Center at 503-282-7744 for guidance on healthy living environments. Supporting local environmental efforts through the Center For Regenerative Culture Inc can provide community-level advocacy for faster site remediation. Immediate coordination with these agencies helps secure resources for heavy metal mitigation. Protect your household by documenting any local environmental changes and reporting them to the EPA or these local housing authorities immediately.
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.