ZIP: 00501
Score: 8.5/10Holtsville, New York
Warning: Unspecified hazardous chemicals linked to the nearby Grumman Aerospace site pose a potential environmental risk to the Holtsville area. Residents should use bottled water for drinking and cooking until local health officials verify that the home water supply is safe.
Hazard Data Summary
Hazard Score
8.5/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
GRUMMAN AEROSPACE
Distance to Nearest
8.3 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
0
Sites Within 10 Miles
6
County
Suffolk
NPL Status
Active
Regulatory Overview
The Holtsville, New York (ZIP 00501) area currently holds a critical environmental hazard designation due to concentrated industrial contamination in the surrounding region. While there are zero sites within a five-mile radius, six distinct toxic waste sites operate within ten miles, most notably the Grumman Aerospace facility (EPA ID: 110071100644) located 8.3 miles away. Other regional sources include the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant and the Speonk Solvent Plume. The Grumman Aerospace site maintains an active status on the Environmental Protection Agency National Priorities List, indicating that federal remediation efforts are ongoing but long-term environmental mitigation remains incomplete. Regulatory documentation categorizes the primary regional risks as unspecified hazardous substances. Exposure to such complex chemical mixtures and industrial byproducts often occurs through groundwater migration or soil vapor intrusion. Contact with these contaminants potentially causes respiratory distress, neurological impairment, and elevated risks of chronic systemic illnesses over prolonged periods of exposure. Given the active contamination profile of the region, residents should implement strict defensive measures to protect household health. Homeowners should immediately install certified reverse osmosis water filtration systems to intercept potential municipal or private well water contaminants. Property owners should commission independent indoor air quality testing focused on volatile organic compound detection, particularly in basements where soil vapor intrusion commonly occurs. Residents relying on private groundwater wells must schedule annual comprehensive water testing through a state-certified laboratory rather than relying on standard regional water quality reports to monitor any shifting subsurface plumes.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE PLANT | 110070823276 | 5.74 mi | Active |
| BBS TREATED LUMBER | 110071100337 | 6.31 mi | Active |
| STECK & PHILBIN LF | 110009301996 | 7.13 mi | Active |
| SPEONK SOLVENT PLUME | 110013799381 | 7.92 mi | Active |
| GRUMMAN AEROSPACE | 110071100644 | 8.29 mi | Active |
| US COAST GUARD STATION SHINNECOCK | 110019254974 | 8.5 mi | Active |
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
This report is generated from publicly available government data and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For current site-specific information, visit EPA Superfund.
Nearby Reports in New York
Holtsville, NY
00544
8.3 mi
Nearest Site
0
Sites <5 mi