Windsor, CT (06006) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06006

Windsor, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Windsor faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Bradley International Airport Plane Crash site is a nearby Superfund area with an active status. This location contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through the environment. For your daily life, this means soil and water near industrial zones might be unsafe. Avoid playing or gardening in areas with unknown histories. Stay away from restricted zones around the airport to prevent contact with dangerous chemicals.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PLANE CRASH
Distance to Nearest
4.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
8
Sites Within 10 Miles
15
County
Hartford
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Bradley International Airport Plane Crash site, EPA ID 110071100915, is currently listed as an active site under the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight involves monitoring unspecified hazardous substances released during incident operations. Primary exposure pathways include groundwater contamination and soil vapor intrusion into nearby residential structures. Health risks associated with hazardous waste exposure range from respiratory irritation to long-term systemic damage, depending on the specific chemical concentrations present. There are 15 hazardous sites within a 10-mile radius, including Kaman Aerospace and the CT Air National Guard base, increasing cumulative risk. To protect your household, first, install a certified water filtration system that meets NSF/ANSI standards for chemical removal. Second, utilize HEPA-rated air purifiers to mitigate potential indoor air quality issues from vapor intrusion. Third, maintain a physical barrier, such as professional landscaping or raised garden beds with imported clean soil, to prevent direct contact with local surface dirt. Regular environmental monitoring reports from the EPA provide updates on remediation progress. Following these steps reduces the likelihood of acute or chronic toxicity from localized environmental stressors.

Threat Summary

Windsor faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Bradley International Airport Plane Crash site is a nearby Superfund area with an active status. This location contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through the environment. For your daily life, this means soil and water near industrial zones might be unsafe. Avoid playing or gardening in areas with unknown histories. Stay away from restricted zones around the airport to prevent contact with dangerous chemicals.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP NAVY WEAPONS RESERVE INDUSTRIAL PLANT1100708232603.55 miActive
RONCARI TRAP ROCK QUARRY1100093344893.85 miActive
CT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BRADLEY BASE1100711006293.9 miActive
COATING SCIENCES, INC. (FORMER)1100711005764.13 miActive
CULBRO INDIAN HEAD FARM1100092734004.38 miActive
CT MILITARY DEPT ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY1100061767164.55 miActive
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PLANE CRASH1100711009154.86 miActive
KNOLIS ATOMIC POWER LABORATORY WINDSOR SITE1100693517024.98 miActive
AMCO MANUFACTURING (FORMER)1100093342926.47 miActive
HP HOOD ICE CREAM PLANT1100224509167.09 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against these critical hazards. Contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford at 860-527-0147 for assistance with housing safety and environmental justice resources. For regional conservation support, engage with local nonprofits like the Avon Land Trust Inc to understand land use impacts in the Windsor area. If you are seeking alternative housing due to contamination concerns, reach out to Way Finders, Inc. in Springfield at 413-233-1500. Proactive communication with these agencies ensures access to necessary protective programs and legal guidance regarding local toxic exposure risks.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Way Finders, Inc.
Springfield, CT
Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc.
Hartford, CT

Environmental 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.

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