Millville, MA (01529) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 01529

Millville, Massachusetts

Score: 10/10

Millville residents face a critical safety hazard rated 10.0 out of 10. The MASS 10 TRUCK STOP is the nearest Superfund site, located just over three miles away. This active site contains unspecified hazardous substances that may affect your environment. These chemicals can seep into the soil or groundwater, potentially reaching your backyard or drinking supply. Living near such high-density industrial contamination means you must stay alert about where you play outside and the quality of your well water.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
MASS 10 TRUCK STOP
Distance to Nearest
3.4 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
1
Sites Within 10 Miles
22
County
Worcester
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Millville, Massachusetts area currently holds a critical environmental hazard designation due to ongoing industrial contamination risks in the 01529 zip code area. The primary threat stems from the MASS 10 TRUCK STOP, an active Environmental Protection Agency Superfund location situated exactly 3.4 miles from the community center. Under the federal regulatory framework, this facility remains in an active remediation and evaluation stage, indicating that hazard containment efforts are ongoing and environmental exposure pathways are not yet fully neutralized for the surrounding population. While only one regulated facility exists within five miles, the broader region contains twenty-two monitored sites within a ten-mile radius, including the former Webster MGP Location and Empire Cleaners.

EPA documentation indicates the historic release of unspecified hazardous substances at the primary facility. These toxic chemical agents typically migrate through local groundwater aquifers and subsurface soil vapor, potentially causing severe respiratory, neurological, and developmental health impacts when residents experience chronic, long-term exposure through daily ingestion or inhalation.

Given the active status of regional mitigation efforts, local residents should immediately implement specific baseline protective measures. First, households utilizing private drinking water wells must schedule comprehensive volatile organic compound and heavy metal water testing through a state-certified environmental laboratory. Second, individuals should immediately install high-efficiency particulate air filtration systems and properly seal basement foundation cracks to mitigate potential soil vapor intrusion risks. Third, residents should proactively register for municipal water quality alerts and adhere strictly to all local groundwater usage restrictions to prevent the accidental ingestion of contaminated resources.

Threat Summary

Millville residents face a critical safety hazard rated 10.0 out of 10. The MASS 10 TRUCK STOP is the nearest Superfund site, located just over three miles away. This active site contains unspecified hazardous substances that may affect your environment. These chemicals can seep into the soil or groundwater, potentially reaching your backyard or drinking supply. Living near such high-density industrial contamination means you must stay alert about where you play outside and the quality of your well water.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
MASS 10 TRUCK STOP1100093370573.35 miActive
WEBSTER MGP LOCATION (FORMER)1100093370395.43 miActive
EMPIRE CLEANERS (FORMER)1100714328825.61 miActive
FOURNIER LAGOON1100093253826.15 miActive
WORCESTER TOOL & STAMPING CO1100242911856.34 miActive
BARYS LAND/31 RYDBERG TERRACE1100711739466.75 miActive
EGERTON MINERALS (FORMER)1100718837246.76 miActive
REXNORD INC ROLLER CHAIN DIV1100092897057.26 miActive
NATIONAL STANDARD WIRE1100092896437.51 miActive
SAUNDERS MILL1100670395558.04 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact local organizations for environmental advocacy and housing safety. Reach out to the Blackstone And Millville Garden Club for local environmental updates and community land use information. For concerns regarding safe housing and environmental remediation assistance, contact RCAP SOLUTIONS, INC. in Worcester at 978-630-6734. Additionally, the WEST ELMWOOD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION in Providence provides resources for residents and can be reached at 401-453-3220. These agencies offer guidance on navigating hazardous living conditions and can assist in securing professional environmental testing for your home or property.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Providence, MA
Rcap Solutions, Inc.
Worcester, MA

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • Baker Pond Association IncEnvironmental
  • Big Alum Lake Association IncEnvironmental
  • Blackstone And Millville Garden ClubEnvironmental

Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS). Nonprofit data from IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Housing counseling data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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.

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