Glastonbury, CT (06033) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06033

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Glastonbury faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 due to its proximity to several industrial waste locations. The Ability Machine & Tool Company is an active Superfund site located only 4.6 miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through soil or groundwater. For your daily life, this means potential exposure to chemicals if they enter local water sources. You should be cautious about local soil and private well water quality to protect your health.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY
Distance to Nearest
4.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
5
Sites Within 10 Miles
22
County
Hartford
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Ability Machine & Tool Company site, identified by EPA ID 110009328557, is currently listed as an active location on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight focuses on managing unspecified hazardous substances resulting from past industrial operations. Exposure pathways include the inhalation of contaminated dust, ingestion of groundwater from unmonitored wells, and direct skin contact with affected soil. Long-term health risks associated with industrial hazardous substances often include increased cancer rates, respiratory issues, and developmental complications in children. To minimize risk, residents must implement specific defensive measures. First, install high-quality carbon filtration systems on all private water wells to remove potential chemical traces. Second, maintain a shoes-off policy inside the home to prevent the tracking of contaminated outdoor soil into living spaces. Third, use HEPA-certified air purifiers to reduce the presence of airborne particulates that may migrate from nearby remediation zones. Frequent monitoring of EPA updates regarding the Roser Tannery and Bucks Corner Plaza sites is also necessary, as these locations contribute to the 22 total hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius of Glastonbury. These regulatory efforts aim to contain pollutants, but residents remain responsible for personal mitigation strategies.

Threat Summary

Glastonbury faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 due to its proximity to several industrial waste locations. The Ability Machine & Tool Company is an active Superfund site located only 4.6 miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through soil or groundwater. For your daily life, this means potential exposure to chemicals if they enter local water sources. You should be cautious about local soil and private well water quality to protect your health.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
BUCKS CORNER PLAZA1100711004971.74 miActive
ROSER TANNERY1100093342102.72 miActive
VACANT LOT1100432047334.43 miActive
ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY1100093285574.62 miActive
MANCHESTER CITY OF HHHWC1100303656194.84 miActive
CARUSO PROPERTY1100138052495.55 miActive
MORLAND VALVE1100093345686.07 miActive
KLOCK MACHINE COMPANY1100711001566.3 miActive
LYDALL, INC.1100711004886.31 miActive
GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER)1100030085116.43 miActive

Action Required

Residents should contact local environmental organizations for updates on land conservation and soil health. The Berlin Land Trust Inc is a local resource for environmental advocacy in the region. For those concerned about the impact of these hazards on housing safety or seeking assistance with property stability, contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147. Alternatively, the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain, Inc. can be reached at 860-224-2433 for housing-related guidance. Taking immediate steps to verify the safety of your living environment is essential given the critical hazard score.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc.
Hartford, CT
Neighborhood Housing Services Of New Britain, Inc.
New Britain, 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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