The US ARMY N.G. ETHAN ALLEN FIRING RANGE is currently listed as an active site under the National Priorities List. Environmental Protection Agency ID 110037143365 tracks the mitigation of unspecified hazardous substances. Exposure pathways primarily include groundwater infiltration and soil ingestion. Because this is a firing range, heavy metals or propellants often migrate into the local water table, posing long-term risks to endocrine and neurological health. Surrounding Essex Junction, seven additional sites within ten miles, including the Commerce Street Plume and VT Air National Guard, increase the cumulative toxic load. Regulatory oversight ensures ongoing monitoring, but active status indicates that cleanup goals are not yet fully achieved. To reduce personal risk, residents should implement three defensive measures. First, install a high-efficiency water filtration system certified to remove heavy metals if using private well water. Second, avoid disturbing soil in areas prone to runoff from nearby military installations. Third, regularly review the EPA’s local progress reports to stay updated on plume migration. The VT Air National Guard site at 5.93 miles also contributes to the regional risk profile. Active vigilance remains necessary until the EPA moves these locations to the deleted list.