Manchester, CT (06040) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06040

Manchester, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

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

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

Regulatory Overview

The Ability Machine and Tool Company site, identified by EPA ID 110009328557, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight confirms the presence of unspecified hazardous substances that pose a significant threat to the local ecosystem. Primary exposure pathways include groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion into nearby residential structures. Long-term exposure to these industrial contaminants can lead to chronic respiratory issues, skin irritation, and increased risks of organ damage. Within a five-mile radius of the 06040 zip code, there are ten active environmental sites, including Lydall, Inc. and Klock Machine Company, compounding the cumulative toxic load on the community. To defend against these risks, residents should first utilize high-quality HEPA air filtration systems indoors to capture airborne particulates. Second, homeowners must test private well water for chemical runoff before consumption. Third, individuals should avoid gardening or disturbing soil in areas immediately adjacent to the Ability Machine and Tool Company property boundaries. These measures minimize direct contact with contaminated media while federal and state agencies coordinate remediation efforts. Monitoring official EPA site records provides updated data on specific pollutant levels and remediation progress.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY1100093285570.53 miActive
VACANT LOT1100432047330.65 miActive
LYDALL, INC.1100711004881.56 miActive
KLOCK MACHINE COMPANY1100711001561.58 miActive
MANCHESTER CITY OF HHHWC1100303656191.78 miActive
MORLAND VALVE1100093345682.1 miActive
GILL L. M. WELDING1100030099582.5 miActive
GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER)1100030085112.54 miActive
TRI-CITY PLAZA1100711004193.5 miActive
CLARK DEWATERING LIMITED1100024801644.71 miActive

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 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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