Portland, Oregon
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
The 97266 area faces a critical environmental safety score of 10.0. The primary threat is the Northwest Pipe & Casing/Hall Process Company Superfund site located 4.6 miles away. Lead is the main contaminant here and at nearby residential cleanup sites. Lead is a heavy metal that can get into soil and dust. For daily life, this means you must be careful about tracking dirt inside or breathing in dust, as lead exposure can harm your brain and body development.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environments against heavy metal hazards. Contact the Portland Housing Center at 503-282-7744 for guidance on safe housing practices and potential lead remediation resources. Additionally, the Open Door Counseling Center (Open Door Housingworks) in Hillsboro is available at 503-748-0407 for housing-related safety support. For community-level environmental advocacy, engage with 350Pdx to address local pollution standards. Prioritizing these contacts ensures access to professional inspections and mitigation strategies necessary for residents living within the critical impact zone of the Northwest Pipe and Casing Superfund site.
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.