// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site |
| Operator / Branch | Chemical Waste Management / EPA |
| Host County | Kings County CA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Kettleman Hills Facility in Kings County is the largest hazardous waste landfill west of the Mississippi receiving toxic waste from across the western US. The surrounding community of Kettleman City is a predominantly Latino farmworker community that experienced elevated birth defects rates. The facility remains active as a regulated waste disposal site.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Kettleman City residents face ongoing air and groundwater contamination exposure. The community documented elevated birth defects including cleft palates leading to significant environmental justice litigation.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Kings County residents near Kettleman Hills should follow California DTSC guidance on air quality and groundwater monitoring near the facility.