Tacoma, Washington
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Tacoma ZIP code 98404 faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The American Surplus Sales Co site is a major concern nearby. This location is on the National Priorities List because of hazardous substances. These chemicals can move into the air you breathe or the soil where children play. With fifty dangerous sites within five miles, pollution affects daily life. You must stay alert to protect your family from invisible toxins that may exist in your local environment.
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Immediate engagement with local environmental and housing resources is necessary to address these critical risks. Contact Earth Economics or the Earthwise Knowledge Initiative to learn about local soil health and environmental advocacy. For residents concerned about the impact of these hazards on their living conditions or property safety, housing assistance is available. You should contact HomeSight in Seattle at 206-760-4205 for guidance on safe housing. Alternatively, reach out to Community Frameworks in Bremerton at 360-842-8059. Taking these steps helps ensure your family lives in a monitored and safer environment despite local industrial contamination.
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.