Toxic fires and fumes from hidden landfills are threatening health and safety in communities nationwide.

You probably drive past toxic waste sites every day without even knowing it. There are currently 1,335 Superfund sites on the National Priorities List, and many more contaminated areas that haven’t made it onto the official cleanup roster yet. These aren’t just abandoned industrial zones in the middle of nowhere – they’re woven into our everyday neighborhoods, hiding behind shopping centers, underneath parks, and sometimes right next to schools.
The scary truth is that many of these contaminated sites look completely normal from the outside. You might see a vacant lot, an old gas station, or even a thriving business built on top of decades-old pollution. The health effects from living near contaminated sites can include increased cancer rates, birth defects, and respiratory problems, but most people have no idea they’re at risk. What you don’t know about the ground beneath your feet could be slowly poisoning your family.








