ZIP: 02043

Hingham, Massachusetts

Score: 10/10

Hingham faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0. The 98 Aaron River Road Residence is the nearest active Superfund site. It contains unspecified hazardous substances that can contaminate local soil and groundwater. These chemicals might not be visible, but they can enter your home through dust or water. This means you must be careful about gardening or playing in dirt near affected areas. Protecting your health requires staying informed about local environmental alerts and soil testing.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score

10/10

Risk Level

Critical

Primary Contaminant

Unspecified Hazardous Substances

Nearest Superfund Site

98 AARON RIVER ROAD RESIDENCE

Distance to Nearest

3.3 mi

Sites Within 5 Miles

Sites Within 10 Miles

County

Plymouth

NPL Status

Active

Regulatory Overview

The 02043 zip code area of Hingham, Massachusetts, carries a critical environmental hazard designation due to high concentrations of industrial contamination. The Environmental Protection Agency currently tracks 23 hazardous sites within a 10-mile radius, including seven locations within five miles. The 98 Aaron River Road Residence serves as a primary local Superfund site, situated 3.3 miles from the regional center. This site maintains an active National Priorities List status, meaning federal authorities are presently conducting long-term remediation and assessment protocols. Additional active facilities impacting the local watershed include the Hingham Annex, Fabricare House, Electro Signal Labs, and Webb Norfolk Conveyor. Regulatory filings document the presence of unspecified hazardous substances at these locations.

Because the exact chemical profiles remain broadly classified, residents face unpredictable exposure pathways, primarily through groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion. Chronic environmental exposure to such legacy industrial waste directly correlates with elevated risks of respiratory distress, neurological damage, and increased carcinogenic vulnerability.

Given the active cleanup status of the 98 Aaron River Road Residence and surrounding sites, residents must deploy immediate environmental safeguards. Households reliant on municipal or private well water should commission independent laboratory testing for volatile organic compounds and heavy metals annually. Residents should immediately install point-of-use reverse osmosis filtration systems on all drinking water taps to intercept migrating groundwater contaminants before consumption. Furthermore, property owners must systematically inspect and seal subsurface foundation cracks using industrial-grade epoxy to block toxic gas. Finally, residents should install sub-slab depressurization systems to prevent hazardous soil vapors from accumulating.

Threat Summary

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site Name	EPA ID	Distance	NPL Status
HINGHAM ANNEX	110064800826	1.87 mi	Active
FABRICARE HOUSE	110043901258	2.75 mi	Active
98 AARON RIVER ROAD RESIDENCE	110071515572	3.27 mi	Active
ELECTRO SIGNAL LABS	110001940008	3.4 mi	Active
WEBB NORFOLK CONVEYOR	110002086536	3.51 mi	Active
AGRICO AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL CHEM CO FMR	110009325131	4.55 mi	Active
SOUTH WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION	110071100413	4.65 mi	Active
TOWN OF BRAINTREE PROPERTY	110071665172	5.22 mi	Active
US COAST GUARD S. WEYMOUTH BUOY DEPOT	110071100414	5.43 mi	Active
WEYMOUTH NECK LANDFILL (FORMER)	110009331106	5.65 mi	Active

Action Required

Residents should contact Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. at 617-479-8181 for guidance on housing safety and local environmental concerns. This agency provides support for community members navigating health risks associated with hazardous sites. Additionally, engaging with the Arboretum At Linden Ponds can provide information on local land conservation and soil health. It is essential to stay proactive by requesting water quality reports from municipal authorities. If you reside in affordable housing, document any unusual odors or soil discoloration and report these findings to the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. at 617-567-5882 immediately.

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

American Friends Of The Israel Union For Environmental DefenseEnvironmental
Arboretum At Linden PondsEnvironmental
Bellingham Garden Club Of MassachusettsEnvironmental

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.