Kents Hill, ME (04349) — Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 04349

Kents Hill, Maine

Score: 8/10

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
8/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AMERICAN WOOLEN MILL (VASSALBORO)
Distance to Nearest
8.1 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
0
Sites Within 10 Miles
5
County
ME
NPL Status
Active

Threat Summary

Kents Hill faces a critical hazard score of 8.0 out of 10. The main threat is the American Woolen Mill Superfund site located 8.1 miles away in Vassalboro. This site contains hazardous substances that can impact local soil and water. For your daily life, this means you should be careful about using untreated well water or spending time near old industrial zones. While the site is not in town, toxins can travel through groundwater, posing risks to families.

Action Required

Residents should contact the 30 Mile River Watershed Association to participate in local water quality monitoring and environmental protection programs. For individuals concerned about how environmental hazards affect their living conditions or those seeking housing safety resources, contact the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program at 207-859-1500. This agency provides support for residents in the Waterville and Kents Hill areas. Engaging with these local resources is a necessary step to protect your property and health from the documented hazardous substances at the American Woolen Mill and surrounding industrial locations in Kennebec County.

Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).

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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