Fairbanks, Alaska
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Fairbanks has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The Alaska Battery Enterprises Cleanup is a major Superfund site located near you. This means dangerous chemicals might be in the soil or water. With eighteen industrial sites nearby, including old laundromats and fuel stations, toxins can affect your daily health. You should be careful about using water that has not been filtered, as these substances can be invisible but harmful to your body over time.
Action Required
Residents should immediately coordinate with local organizations to monitor environmental safety. Contact the Downtown Association Of Fairbanks Community Services Inc for community-led environmental support. For matters regarding safe housing and federal assistance, call the HUD Housing Agency at 1-800-569-4287. You may also seek guidance from the Friends Of The Koponen Homestead regarding local land quality. These resources provide essential advocacy for those living near active cleanup zones. Taking these actions helps mitigate the risks associated with the eighteen industrial sites identified within a ten-mile radius of your location.
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.