Black Diamond, Washington
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Black Diamond faces a high hazard score of 6.6 because of nearby industrial waste. The East Renton Drum Site is the closest major threat. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through the ground or water. For your daily life, this means you should be careful about using well water or playing in unknown soil. Toxins from old drums can leak and travel miles, potentially affecting the air you breathe and the water you drink every day.
Action Required
Residents of Black Diamond should take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle at 206-461-3792 for assistance with housing safety and environmental justice resources. For information on soil health and local conservation efforts, reach out to Acorn For Tomorrow to learn about community mitigation programs. If you are a homeowner concerned about property value or contamination remediation, contact HomeSight at 206-760-4205. Staying informed through these local organizations helps protect your family from the long-term effects of nearby hazardous waste sites.
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.