Westminster Station, VT (05159) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 05159

Westminster Station, Vermont

Score: 10/10

Westminster Station faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. This danger comes from your proximity to the Simmonds Precision Inc Superfund site. Hazardous substances have been identified in the local environment. These chemicals can affect your daily life by polluting the water you drink or the air you breathe inside your home. Because these toxins are often invisible, they pose a serious threat to children and pets who play outside in the dirt or grass.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
SIMMONDS PRECISION INC (FORMER)
Distance to Nearest
4.7 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
3
Sites Within 10 Miles
5
County
Windham
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Simmonds Precision Inc site is currently on the National Priorities List and maintains an active status under EPA ID 110067039467. Cleanup efforts are ongoing to address soil and groundwater contamination resulting from past industrial activities. Exposure pathways include the ingestion of contaminated well water and the inhalation of vapors that rise through the soil into residential foundations. Health risks associated with these hazardous substances include respiratory issues and potential long-term systemic damage. Residents must implement three defensive measures to minimize risk. First, use an NSF-certified water filtration system that specifically targets volatile organic compounds if your home relies on private groundwater. Second, seal any cracks in your basement floor or walls to prevent vapor intrusion from migrating chemicals. Third, remove outdoor shoes before entering the home to stop contaminated soil from spreading across carpets and floors. You should monitor the EPA site status regularly to understand the specific plume boundaries as remediation continues. These steps are essential because the site is less than five miles from your location and impacts the overall safety of the local watershed and air quality.

Threat Summary

Westminster Station faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. This danger comes from your proximity to the Simmonds Precision Inc Superfund site. Hazardous substances have been identified in the local environment. These chemicals can affect your daily life by polluting the water you drink or the air you breathe inside your home. Because these toxins are often invisible, they pose a serious threat to children and pets who play outside in the dirt or grass.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
SIMMONDS PRECISION INC (FORMER)1100670394674.66 miActive
STEAMTOWN USA (FORMER)1100670393964.68 miActive
WHITNEY BLAKE COMPANY OF VERMONT1100711005004.94 miActive
DUMMERSTON ORCHARD1100718188645.65 miActive
BFI SANITARY LANDFILL (ROCKINGHAM)1100606288159.19 miActive

Action Required

You must take direct action to protect your family from these environmental hazards. Contact the Windham and Windsor Housing Trust at 802-254-4604 to inquire about safety resources or lead and toxin mitigation programs for local residents. You should also connect with Bull Creek Common Lands or the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association to join community monitoring efforts. Testing your indoor air and tap water for industrial contaminants is the only way to ensure your home remains safe. Immediate intervention is necessary given the critical hazard score assigned to the Westminster Station area.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Windham And Windsor Housing Trust
Brattleboro, VT

Environmental 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.

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