ZIP: 02116

Boston, Massachusetts

Score: 10/10

SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY The hazard score for ZIP 02116 is a critical 10.0 out of 10. The nearest major threat is the Boston Assessor's Parcel 1903862000 Superfund site. This location contains dangerous levels of lead. In daily life, this means dust and soil in your neighborhood might be contaminated. Lead is a heavy metal that can hurt your brain and body if you breathe it in or swallow it. With 16 sites nearby, your environment requires very high caution.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score

10/10

Risk Level

Critical

Primary Contaminant

Lead (Heavy Metal)

Nearest Superfund Site

BOSTON ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 1903862000

Distance to Nearest

4.8 mi

Sites Within 5 Miles

Sites Within 10 Miles

County

Suffolk

NPL Status

Active

Regulatory Overview

The 02116 zip code in Boston, Massachusetts, currently holds a critical environmental hazard designation due to extensive nearby industrial contamination. This region contains 16 regulated environmental hazards within five miles and 41 within ten miles. The primary driver of this critical status is heavy metal contamination, specifically lead, originating from multiple active remediation zones. The nearest registered Superfund location is BOSTON ASSESSOR’S PARCEL 1903862000, located 4.8 miles away and currently categorized under an active National Priorities List regulatory status, meaning federal cleanup efforts and environmental monitoring remain ongoing. Closer active sites include the Dudley Street Lead and Arsenic location 1.26 miles away and the Roxbury Transfer Station at 1.5 miles.

Lead is a potent neurotoxin that accumulates in the body over time through the ingestion or inhalation of contaminated soil, airborne dust, or drinking water. Chronic lead exposure causes severe neurological damage, cardiovascular issues, and diminished cognitive development, particularly threatening young children and pregnant individuals. Given the active regulatory status of BOSTON ASSESSOR’S PARCEL 1903862000 and the high density of surrounding hazards, residents must immediately implement rigorous safety protocols. Individuals should install certified heavy metal water filtration systems on all residential drinking taps to intercept potential supply contamination. Residents must also employ strict dust control measures, utilizing HEPA vacuums and washing interior surfaces frequently to prevent the dangerous inhalation of tracked soil. Furthermore, households engaging in urban gardening should strictly use raised beds with imported, certified topsoil rather than planting directly in native ground to mitigate toxic soil ingestion risks.

Threat Summary

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site Name	EPA ID	Distance	NPL Status
DUDLEY STREET LEAD/ARSENIC	110071099993	1.26 mi	Active
ROXBURY TRANSFER STATION	110034148367	1.5 mi	Active
US POSTAL SERVICE VMF	110021356085	1.68 mi	Active
VA MEDICAL CENTER, JAMAICA PLAIN CAMPUS	110024357275	1.89 mi	Active
US COAST GUARD INTEGRATED SUPPORT CMND	110000846657	2.18 mi	Active
US ARMY RESERVE 99TH REGIONAL SUPPORT CO	110001950826	2.29 mi	Active
CONWAY PARK	110070605289	2.73 mi	Active
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY	110071241364	2.88 mi	Active
SOUTH BOSTON NAVAL ANNEX	110009337217	2.91 mi	Active
MONSANTO CHEMICAL CO., INC.	110071100843	3.55 mi	Active

Action Required

SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against lead and arsenic exposure. Contact the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. at 617-567-5882 for assistance with housing safety and environmental justice resources. You can also reach out to Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. at 617-479-8181 for support services regarding health and family stability. For local environmental advocacy and community greening efforts, engage with 100Treesproject Inc or the 2020 Project Inc. These organizations help address the critical hazard level in the 02116 area. Prioritize professional lead inspections if you live in an older building.

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

100treesproject IncEnvironmental
2020 Project IncEnvironmental
Aarshi&friendsEnvironmental

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.