Superfund Sites and Health Demographics
Start Date
April 2025
Location
3rd floor - Library
Abstract
Superfund Sites are areas designated by the EPA to address and safely dispose of hazardous waste that may pose risks to surrounding communities and the environment. In this study, I collected data on all Ohio counties with Superfund Sites, including variables such as blood lead levels in children, income, urban vs. rural classification, and percentage of African-American residents. I hypothesized that counties with more Superfund Sites would show higher levels of blood lead contamination and a higher percentage of African-American residents, along with lower levels of education and income. Understanding the potential relationships between these variables offers an opportunity to identify risks and explore solutions to better protect families and individuals from the impacts of toxic waste facilities.
Superfund Sites and Health Demographics
3rd floor - Library
Superfund Sites are areas designated by the EPA to address and safely dispose of hazardous waste that may pose risks to surrounding communities and the environment. In this study, I collected data on all Ohio counties with Superfund Sites, including variables such as blood lead levels in children, income, urban vs. rural classification, and percentage of African-American residents. I hypothesized that counties with more Superfund Sites would show higher levels of blood lead contamination and a higher percentage of African-American residents, along with lower levels of education and income. Understanding the potential relationships between these variables offers an opportunity to identify risks and explore solutions to better protect families and individuals from the impacts of toxic waste facilities.
