Portland, Oregon
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY The 97223 area faces a critical safety hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The primary threat is the Beaverton Mercury Superfund site, located less than two miles from your home. Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that stays in the environment for a long time. For your daily life, this means local soil and water could be unsafe. Exposure to this metal can damage your brain and nervous system, especially in children and pregnant women.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED You should contact the Portland Housing Center at 503-282-7744 to discuss housing safety and environmental risk disclosures for your property. For further assistance with housing stability and safety resources, call the Open Door Counseling Center at 503-748-0407. You can also connect with the environmental nonprofit 350Pdx to join community efforts for local cleanup and safety advocacy. These organizations offer critical support for residents living near high-risk Superfund sites. Taking these actions helps ensure your family remains protected from the long-term effects of mercury contamination and other local hazardous releases.
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.