// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site |
| Operator / Branch | Various / EPA |
| Host County | Multnomah County OR |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The McCormick and Baxter wood treatment facility on the Willamette River in Portland contaminated river sediments with creosote and pentachlorophenol for decades. The Portland Harbor Superfund site encompasses a 10-mile stretch of the Willamette River through industrial Portland with dioxin PCBs and heavy metals in sediments.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Portland metro residents face ongoing exposure through fish consumption from the Willamette River. Native American tribes depend on Willamette River salmon for cultural practices. The cleanup affects 10 miles of the river through Portland.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Multnomah County residents should follow ODEQ fish consumption advisories for the Willamette River through Portland. Tribal fishing rights are protected under the cleanup agreement.