Avon, Connecticut
Avon faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The former Coating Sciences, Inc. site is a primary concern. This active Superfund site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil or water. In daily life, these chemicals may affect the air you breathe or the water used for gardening. With forty hazardous sites within ten miles, pollution levels are high. You should be careful about playing in local soil or drinking untreated well water until safety is confirmed.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Avon faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The former Coating Sciences, Inc. site is a primary concern. This active Superfund site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil or water. In daily life, these chemicals may affect the air you breathe or the water used for gardening. With forty hazardous sites within ten miles, pollution levels are high. You should be careful about playing in local soil or drinking untreated well water until safety is confirmed.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOBS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, THE | 110009272189 | 2.21 mi | Active |
| VA CT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/NEWINGTON CAMPUS | 110071099789 | 4 mi | Active |
| COATING SCIENCES, INC. (FORMER) | 110071100576 | 4.29 mi | Active |
| KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP NAVY WEAPONS RESERVE INDUSTRIAL PLANT | 110070823260 | 4.86 mi | Active |
| EAST HARTFORD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL | 110034176549 | 5.21 mi | Active |
| HATCH STREET MERCURY RELEASE | 110071314244 | 5.38 mi | Active |
| TRANSAMERICA DELAVEL | 110067349220 | 5.41 mi | Active |
| ACCURATE BRAZING COMPANY | 110003014425 | 5.76 mi | Active |
| FARMINGTON LANDFILL II | 110009334684 | 6.57 mi | Active |
| KNOLIS ATOMIC POWER LABORATORY WINDSOR SITE | 110069351702 | 6.72 mi | Active |
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary due to the critical hazard score. Contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford at 860-527-0147 for assistance with housing safety and environmental justice resources. Residents should also engage with the Avon Land Trust to support local land conservation and monitoring efforts. If you require housing counseling related to environmental displacement or safety, contact Way Finders, Inc. at 413-233-1500. Documentation of local soil and water quality is vital for community health. Coordinate with these organizations to advocate for faster cleanup of the Coating Sciences, Inc. site and surrounding hazardous areas.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental Organizations
IRS Verified- Aton Forest Inc Paul LagelEnvironmental
- Avon Land Trust IncEnvironmental
- Berlin Land Trust IncEnvironmental
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.