Weymouth, MA (02189) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 02189

Weymouth, Massachusetts

Score: 10/10

Weymouth faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 out of 10. The nearby Adams Cleaners (Former) is an active Superfund site containing hazardous substances. Living near this site means dangerous chemicals might be in the soil or water around you. These toxins can enter your home through dust or groundwater. This high concentration of industrial sites nearby increases your risk of long-term health issues. You must stay informed to protect your family from these invisible environmental threats.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ADAMS CLEANERS (FORMER)
Distance to Nearest
4.1 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
12
Sites Within 10 Miles
28
County
Norfolk
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Weymouth, Massachusetts zip code area 02189 operates under a critical environmental hazard designation due to a dense concentration of hazardous waste facilities. The region contains twelve active environmental monitoring sites within a five-mile radius, including the former Adams Cleaners. This specific facility maintains an active status on the Environmental Protection Agency National Priorities List, indicating that federal environmental assessment and remediation operations remain ongoing. Regulatory filings identify the primary pollutants at these locations as unspecified hazardous substances. Given the historical industrial and dry-cleaning operations prevalent at these nearby facilities, these substances typically include volatile organic compounds and legacy chemical solvents. When these persistent contaminants migrate into local soil aquifers or surface water systems, prolonged residential exposure can cause respiratory distress, neurological impairment, and elevated risks of chronic systemic illnesses. The close proximity of additional active monitoring sites, including the former Agrico American Agricultural Chemical Company, compounds cumulative environmental exposure risks for the local population. Because federal cleanup efforts remain in the active remediation phase, residents must implement immediate environmental safeguards. Households utilizing private wells must schedule comprehensive chemical water testing for volatile organic compounds immediately, as groundwater serves as the primary migration pathway for industrial solvents. Residents should also install certified activated carbon water filtration systems on all potable water sources to intercept potential chemical runoff. Finally, individuals must restrict agricultural activities, such as cultivating edible garden crops directly in untreated local soil, utilizing raised beds with imported topsoil to prevent the ingestion of legacy industrial residues.

Threat Summary

Weymouth faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 out of 10. The nearby Adams Cleaners (Former) is an active Superfund site containing hazardous substances. Living near this site means dangerous chemicals might be in the soil or water around you. These toxins can enter your home through dust or groundwater. This high concentration of industrial sites nearby increases your risk of long-term health issues. You must stay informed to protect your family from these invisible environmental threats.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
AGRICO AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL CHEM CO FMR1100093251312.41 miActive
TOWN OF BRAINTREE PROPERTY1100716651722.89 miActive
FABRICARE HOUSE1100439012583.59 miActive
ELECTRO SIGNAL LABS1100019400083.65 miActive
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC1100007952023.8 miActive
WEYMOUTH NECK LANDFILL (FORMER)1100093311063.8 miActive
SOUTH WEYMOUTH NAVAL AIR STATION1100711004133.83 miActive
JG GRANT & SONS INC1100092897873.99 miActive
ADAMS CLEANERS (FORMER)1100243296624.12 miActive
TOWN RIVER/BENT TERRACE1100715448044.21 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and health. Contact Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. at 617-479-8181 to discuss housing safety and local environmental resources. This agency provides support for families navigating high-risk zones. Additionally, engagement with local environmental nonprofits like 100Treesproject Inc can provide community-level advocacy. For those requiring affordable housing assistance outside the immediate plume zone, the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. is available at 617-567-5882. Prioritize professional soil testing and indoor air quality assessments to document personal exposure levels and ensure your home is safe.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.
Quincy, MA
Neighborhood Of Affordable Housing, Inc.
East Boston, MA

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.

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