ZIP: 01887

Wilmington, Massachusetts

Score: 10/10

Wilmington faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 1071 Main Street Superfund site contains unspecified hazardous substances that pose a serious risk to your health. These chemicals can seep into the ground and water, potentially entering your home or the air you breathe. With 18 active hazardous sites within five miles, contamination is a daily concern. Residents should be cautious about local water use and soil contact to avoid long-term illness from these dangerous materials.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score

10/10

Risk Level

Critical

Primary Contaminant

Unspecified Hazardous Substances

Nearest Superfund Site

1071 MAIN STREET

Distance to Nearest

3.1 mi

Sites Within 5 Miles

Sites Within 10 Miles

County

Middlesex

NPL Status

Active

Regulatory Overview

The Wilmington, Massachusetts area, encompassing ZIP code 01887, currently holds a critical environmental hazard designation due to extensive legacy industrial contamination. The region contains 52 tracked environmental facilities within ten miles, 18 of which are heavily concentrated within a five mile radius, including Allcoat Technology and Sterling Supply Corporation. The primary regulatory concern is the 1071 Main Street site, located just 3.1 miles away, alongside nearby active National Priorities List locations like the Olin Chemical Site and the Lockheed Martin Former GE Facility. The 1071 Main Street location remains in an active Environmental Protection Agency National Priorities List cleanup phase, requiring continuous monitoring, groundwater containment protocols, and aggressive soil remediation strategies.

Regulatory filings indicate the extensive presence of unspecified hazardous substances and legacy industrial solvents directly tied to former manufacturing processes throughout these contaminated municipal sites. Human exposure to these industrial chemicals typically occurs through groundwater consumption or contaminated soil particulate inhalation. Chronic exposure can severely compromise respiratory function, disrupt endocrine systems, and elevate long term risks for neurological or cellular damage.

Given the active status of these hazard zones, residents must implement immediate protective measures. Households utilizing private wells must commission comprehensive annual water testing specifically targeting volatile organic compounds and industrial heavy metals. Property owners should install certified residential reverse osmosis filtration systems for all potable water sources to definitively mitigate potential ingestion risks. Furthermore, individuals should maintain sealed vapor barriers and install active ventilation systems in basements to prevent subsurface chemical gas intrusion from migrating into indoor living environments.

Threat Summary

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site Name	EPA ID	Distance	NPL Status
WILMINGTON SALES INC	110003429433	0.63 mi	Active
LOCKHEED MARTIN FORMER GE FACILITY	110022410871	1.91 mi	Active
ALLCOAT TECHNOLOGY	110000310100	2.34 mi	Active
OLIN CHEMICAL SITE	110000759796	2.54 mi	Active
STERLING SUPPLY CORP (FORMER)	110003424713	2.54 mi	Active
MSM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED	110001943069	2.56 mi	Active
SUTTON BROOK DISPOSAL AREA	110071100708	2.56 mi	Active
1071 MAIN STREET	110063589022	3.07 mi	Active
WOBURN STEEL DRUM	110000795373	3.51 mi	Active
INDUSTRIPLEX NPL SITE	110009289812	3.52 mi	Active

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local toxins. Contact the Andover Community Garden Association Inc to discuss safe gardening practices and soil health. For those requiring housing assistance or environmental advocacy in the region, contact Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. at 617-479-8181. Alternatively, reach out to the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. at 617-567-5882 for guidance on healthy homes and tenant protections. Engaging with these organizations ensures you have the resources to navigate the significant environmental challenges present in Wilmington.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified

Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.

Quincy, MA

Call 617-479-8181 HUD Listing

Neighborhood Of Affordable Housing, Inc.

East Boston, MA

Call 617-567-5882 HUD Listing

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified

3rs 4 UsEnvironmental
Afghanistan Samsortya IncEnvironmental
Andover Community Garden Association IncEnvironmental

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.