Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Ability Machine and Tool Company is a Superfund site located only half a mile away. This site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching soil or drinking untreated well water near the area. Local pollution affects the safety of your backyard and the air you breathe every day.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Manchester faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Ability Machine and Tool Company is a Superfund site located only half a mile away. This site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching soil or drinking untreated well water near the area. Local pollution affects the safety of your backyard and the air you breathe every day.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY | 110009328557 | 0.53 mi | Active |
| VACANT LOT | 110043204733 | 0.65 mi | Active |
| LYDALL, INC. | 110071100488 | 1.56 mi | Active |
| KLOCK MACHINE COMPANY | 110071100156 | 1.58 mi | Active |
| MANCHESTER CITY OF HHHWC | 110030365619 | 1.78 mi | Active |
| MORLAND VALVE | 110009334568 | 2.1 mi | Active |
| GILL L. M. WELDING | 110003009958 | 2.5 mi | Active |
| GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER) | 110003008511 | 2.54 mi | Active |
| TRI-CITY PLAZA | 110071100419 | 3.5 mi | Active |
| CLARK DEWATERING LIMITED | 110002480164 | 4.71 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents should contact local organizations to address housing safety and environmental preservation. For assistance with housing quality and potential relocation options due to local environmental hazards, contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147. This agency provides support for residents in the Manchester and Hartford areas. Additionally, you may contact Berlin Land Trust Inc for information on local land conservation efforts. Seek professional environmental testing if you suspect your property is impacted by the Ability Machine and Tool Company site or any of the twenty-two nearby hazardous locations.
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.