Saxtons River, Vermont
The hazard score for Saxtons River is a critical ten out of ten. This rating is primarily due to your proximity to the Dummerston Orchard Superfund site. Hazardous substances at this active location can enter the local environment through soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about drinking local well water and gardening in untreated soil. Nearby industrial sites like the Whitney Blake Company further increase the risks to your community's safety and health.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
The hazard score for Saxtons River is a critical ten out of ten. This rating is primarily due to your proximity to the Dummerston Orchard Superfund site. Hazardous substances at this active location can enter the local environment through soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about drinking local well water and gardening in untreated soil. Nearby industrial sites like the Whitney Blake Company further increase the risks to your community's safety and health.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUMMERSTON ORCHARD | 110071818864 | 3.76 mi | Active |
| SIMMONDS PRECISION INC (FORMER) | 110067039467 | 3.87 mi | Active |
| WHITNEY BLAKE COMPANY OF VERMONT | 110071100500 | 3.9 mi | Active |
| STEAMTOWN USA (FORMER) | 110067039396 | 3.94 mi | Active |
| BFI SANITARY LANDFILL (ROCKINGHAM) | 110060628815 | 6.3 mi | Active |
| OLD SPRINGFIELD LANDFILL | 110009316542 | 8.16 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents should contact the Windham and Windsor Housing Trust at 802-254-4604 to discuss housing safety and environmental mitigation resources. For local land advocacy, engage with Bull Creek Common Lands to stay informed on regional conservation efforts. You should also coordinate with the Chester Community Greenhouse and Gardens to learn about safe agriculture practices in this region of Vermont. These organizations provide the necessary framework for community-led environmental monitoring. Immediate action is required to ensure your living environment meets safety standards. Request a professional water quality report if you reside near the Dummerston Orchard perimeter.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental Organizations
IRS Verified- Bull Creek Common LandsEnvironmental
- Cavendish Community & Conservation AssociationEnvironmental
- Chester Community Greenhouse & GardensEnvironmental
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.