Granby, CT (06035) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06035

Granby, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Granby faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Culbro Indian Head Farm is a nearby Superfund site only 2.6 miles away. This location contains dangerous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or drinking water from private wells. These hidden hazards can harm your health if you are exposed to them frequently while gardening or playing.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
CULBRO INDIAN HEAD FARM
Distance to Nearest
2.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
2
Sites Within 10 Miles
6
County
Hartford
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Culbro Indian Head Farm, identified by EPA ID 110009273400, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priority List. Regulatory oversight confirms the presence of unspecified hazardous substances that require long-term remedial action. Exposure pathways primarily involve groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion, which occur when contaminants move from the earth into the air or water supply. Prolonged exposure to these substances increases the risk of chronic respiratory issues, skin irritation, and systemic toxicity. To mitigate these risks, residents should implement three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system to reduce indoor vapor inhalation. Second, utilize certified carbon-activated water filtration for all potable water sources to capture chemical runoff. Third, maintain a physical barrier, such as raised garden beds with imported clean soil, to prevent direct contact with potentially contaminated ground. The Environmental Protection Agency continues to monitor this site to determine the full extent of the plume. There are six hazardous sites within ten miles of this location, including the Roncari Trap Rock Quarry, creating a complex regional contamination profile that necessitates constant vigilance.

Threat Summary

Granby faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Culbro Indian Head Farm is a nearby Superfund site only 2.6 miles away. This location contains dangerous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or drinking water from private wells. These hidden hazards can harm your health if you are exposed to them frequently while gardening or playing.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
CULBRO INDIAN HEAD FARM1100092734002.6 miActive
RONCARI TRAP ROCK QUARRY1100093344894 miActive
CT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BRADLEY BASE1100711006295.55 miActive
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PLANE CRASH1100711009156.79 miActive
CT MILITARY DEPT ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY1100061767167.08 miActive
HP HOOD ICE CREAM PLANT1100224509168.77 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to protect their households. Contact Aton Forest Inc or the Avon Land Trust Inc to learn about local land conservation and environmental monitoring efforts in the Granby area. For those concerned about housing safety or relocation assistance due to environmental risks, contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147. Additionally, Way Finders, Inc. in nearby Springfield provides housing support services and can be reached at 413-233-1500. Documentation of local soil and water tests should be shared with these organizations to coordinate community-wide advocacy and safety planning.

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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