public health
Decades of fires, leaks, spills, explosions, and improper waste management have left the SSFL’s soil and groundwater dangerously contaminated. The site is still impacting the environment, water sources, wildlife, and people living nearby.
kids
Over 100 children in the areas surrounding the SSFL have been diagnosed with rare pediatric cancer.
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Community health
A federally funded study determined a 60% higher cancer incidence rate for adults living within 2 miles of the SSFL compared to 5 miles — showing a direct correlation between cancer rates and distance from the site.
workers
Former site workers commonly say they felt great pride for working to help America. Few of them knew the full risks of working there. Former SSFL workers faced high rates of cancer.
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Environmental Racism
Systemic racism is reflected in how government agencies, corporations, developers, and other institutions plan for and manage toxic and hazardous waste—often disproportionately burdening communities of color. This pattern is evident in the case of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL).