ZIP: 01534

Northbridge, Massachusetts

Score: 10/10

The safety score for Northbridge is 10.0, which means there is a critical danger to your health. The Barys Land/31 Rydberg Terrace Superfund site is located less than three miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. These chemicals are dangerous because they can stay in the environment for a long time. Living near these sites means you could accidentally breathe or touch toxins while playing outside or gardening in your backyard.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score

10/10

Risk Level

Critical

Primary Contaminant

Unspecified Hazardous Substances

Nearest Superfund Site

BARYS LAND/31 RYDBERG TERRACE

Distance to Nearest

2.9 mi

Sites Within 5 Miles

Sites Within 10 Miles

County

Worcester

NPL Status

Active

Regulatory Overview

Northbridge, Massachusetts, currently carries a critical environmental hazard designation due to a severe concentration of industrial contamination. The 01534 zip code area contains eleven registered hazardous waste facilities within a five mile radius, expanding to nineteen sites within ten miles. The primary EPA reference location is the Barys Land at 31 Rydberg Terrace site, situated 2.9 miles away, though other active facilities including Fournier Lagoon, National Standard Wire, and Egerton Minerals operate closer to the community center.

The Environmental Protection Agency maintains an active National Priorities List status for the Barys Land site, indicating that formal remedial investigations and supervised cleanup operations are currently underway. Regulatory records identify unspecified hazardous substances throughout this zone. In historical manufacturing regions, this classification consistently indicates the presence of heavy metals, industrial solvents, and volatile organic compounds. Human exposure to these unmitigated environmental toxins typically occurs through groundwater leaching, soil vapor intrusion, and airborne dust inhalation. Prolonged contact with these specific industrial byproducts reliably triggers chronic respiratory distress, severe neurological impairment, and elevated systemic toxicity among localized populations.

Given the extreme density of surrounding active contamination zones, residents should immediately implement strict exposure mitigation protocols. Households relying on private wells must commission independent laboratory water testing specifically targeting volatile organic compounds and heavy metals. Residents should install certified reverse osmosis filtration systems at all primary potable water access points to physically intercept subsurface pollutants. Furthermore, individuals cultivating residential gardens should utilize sealed raised beds filled with imported, verified clean soil to completely prevent agricultural uptake and dermal absorption of legacy terrestrial contaminants.

Threat Summary

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site Name	EPA ID	Distance	NPL Status
FOURNIER LAGOON	110009325382	1.59 mi	Active
NATIONAL STANDARD WIRE	110009289643	1.84 mi	Active
EGERTON MINERALS (FORMER)	110071883724	1.91 mi	Active
REXNORD INC ROLLER CHAIN DIV	110009289705	2.33 mi	Active
WORCESTER SPINNING & FINISHING COMPANY	110071100408	2.53 mi	Active
IROQUOIS CHEMICALS	110009337182	2.65 mi	Active
MASS 10 TRUCK STOP	110009337057	2.66 mi	Active
BARYS LAND/31 RYDBERG TERRACE	110071173946	2.85 mi	Active
WORCESTER TOOL & STAMPING CO	110024291185	3.03 mi	Active
WRIGHT MACHINE CORP	110001950791	3.46 mi	Active

Action Required

Immediate action is necessary due to the critical hazard level in Northbridge. Residents should contact RCAP Solutions, Inc. in Worcester at 978-630-6734 for guidance on environmental housing safety and potential relocation resources. For concerns regarding local water quality and conservation efforts, engage with the Baker Pond Association Inc or the Blackstone and Millville Garden Club. If you require housing counseling related to environmental risks, contact the NSC (NACA Counseling Subsidiary) at 602-627-6222. Do not delay in securing professional testing for your property to ensure your family remains safe from local toxins.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified

Rcap Solutions, Inc.

Worcester, MA

Call 978-630-6734 HUD Listing

Nsc – Worcester, Ma

Naca Counseling Subsidiary, MA

Call 602-627-6222 HUD Listing

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.