Tacoma, Washington
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Tacoma ZIP 98443 faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 because of high industrial density. The American Surplus Sales Co is the nearest active Superfund site, located only five miles away. This location contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or air. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local soil and water quality. With 46 toxic sites nearby, the risk of chemical exposure in your neighborhood is very high.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local contamination. Contact Earth Economics to learn about regional environmental health impacts. For those concerned about property safety or seeking healthy housing assistance, contact the HUD-approved agency Community Frameworks in Bremerton at 360-842-8059. Alternatively, reach out to HomeSight in Seattle at 206-760-4205 for guidance on residential safety standards. Engaging with the Permaculture Lifestyle Institute provides strategies for biological soil remediation. These organizations offer critical support for navigating the high risks associated with living near forty-six active industrial hazard 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.