Burlington, ME (04417) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 04417

Burlington, Maine

Score: 10/10

Burlington, Maine faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 6 Clinton Street Former Dry Cleaner is a nearby active Superfund site only 2.4 miles away. Because this was a dry cleaning facility, dangerous chemicals may be in the soil or groundwater. These substances can enter your home through vapors or well water. You must be careful about where your water comes from and avoid digging in areas where old chemicals might have been spilled long ago.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
6 CLINTON STREET FORMER DRY CLEANER
Distance to Nearest
2.4 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
8
Sites Within 10 Miles
9
County
Penobscot
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 6 Clinton Street Former Dry Cleaner site is currently classified as active on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110071100079. While specific contaminants are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, historical dry cleaning operations typically involve volatile organic compounds like perchloroethylene. Exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into basement structures and the migration of plumes through local aquifers into private wells. Long-term exposure to these substances increases risks of liver damage, central nervous system issues, and certain cancers. With eight hazardous sites within five miles, cumulative exposure remains a high concern. To defend against these risks, residents should first install a high-quality carbon filtration system on all drinking water sources to capture chemical residues. Second, homeowners should conduct professional soil vapor intrusion testing in basements to ensure toxic fumes are not rising from contaminated groundwater below the foundation. Third, maintain strict adherence to local health department advisories regarding land use and gardening in potentially affected zones. Monitoring the EPA Superfund Site Profile for 6 Clinton Street provides updated data on remediation progress and groundwater sampling results. Consistent oversight of these exposure routes is necessary to mitigate the critical 10.0 hazard rating assigned to the 04417 area.

Threat Summary

Burlington, Maine faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 6 Clinton Street Former Dry Cleaner is a nearby active Superfund site only 2.4 miles away. Because this was a dry cleaning facility, dangerous chemicals may be in the soil or groundwater. These substances can enter your home through vapors or well water. You must be careful about where your water comes from and avoid digging in areas where old chemicals might have been spilled long ago.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
MAINE AIR NATIONAL GUARD-BIA1100711006300.55 miActive
DOW AIR FORCE BASE FIRE TRAINING AREA (FORMER)1100711009141.53 miActive
MRS. BUBBLES1100711000801.6 miActive
BROADWAY DRY CLEANING1100711000842.09 miActive
6 CLINTON STREET FORMER DRY CLEANER1100711000792.36 miActive
HILLSIDE CLEANERS1100713267502.63 miActive
BANGOR-AROOSTOOK RAILROAD COMPANY1100711004933.06 miActive
BANGOR DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY1100715242113.97 miActive
PENOBSCOT ENERGY RECOVERY FACILITY1100099134155.51 miActive

Action Required

Immediate steps are necessary to address the critical safety risks in Burlington. Residents should contact the Penquis Community Action Program at 207-973-3500 for guidance on safe housing and environmental health resources in the Bangor region. For issues involving land conservation or protecting local water quality from industrial runoff, reach out to the Bagaduce Watershed Association. Engaging with these organizations ensures you receive the most current information regarding local soil safety and water testing protocols. Prioritizing these contacts will help secure your home against the significant chemical threats present at nearby industrial and former dry cleaning sites.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Penquis Community Action Program
Bangor, ME
Four Directions Development Corporation
Orono, ME

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • Alamoosook Lake AssociationEnvironmental
  • Almanac Region Land TrustEnvironmental
  • Bagaduce Watershed AssociationEnvironmental

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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