// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site |
| Operator / Branch | Various / EPA |
| Host County | Jefferson County MO |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Multiple dioxin-contaminated sites in Jefferson County Missouri resulted from the same waste oil contractor who contaminated Times Beach. Waste oil laced with dioxin was spread across dozens of Missouri properties. Imperial and the Romaine Creek area had elevated dioxin levels requiring soil removal.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Jefferson County residents in the Imperial and Festus area experienced dioxin contamination from the same source as Times Beach. Multiple residential properties required soil excavation and removal.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Jefferson County residents should follow Missouri DHSS guidance on remaining dioxin site locations and soil testing protocols.