Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester residents face a critical safety hazard score of 10.0. The Ability Machine and Tool Company is a nearby Superfund site currently active on the National Priorities List. Hazardous substances at this site and others like Gill L. M. Welding mean toxins could be in the soil or water. You should avoid playing in industrial areas or drinking water from untested private wells. These chemicals cause health problems if you are exposed through breathing or touch.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Manchester residents face a critical safety hazard score of 10.0. The Ability Machine and Tool Company is a nearby Superfund site currently active on the National Priorities List. Hazardous substances at this site and others like Gill L. M. Welding mean toxins could be in the soil or water. You should avoid playing in industrial areas or drinking water from untested private wells. These chemicals cause health problems if you are exposed through breathing or touch.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILL L. M. WELDING | 110003009958 | 0.03 mi | Active |
| GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER) | 110003008511 | 0.09 mi | Active |
| MORLAND VALVE | 110009334568 | 0.41 mi | Active |
| KLOCK MACHINE COMPANY | 110071100156 | 1.19 mi | Active |
| MANCHESTER CITY OF HHHWC | 110030365619 | 1.6 mi | Active |
| ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY | 110009328557 | 2.48 mi | Active |
| REFUSE DISPOSAL AREA | 110067349211 | 2.76 mi | Active |
| VACANT LOT | 110043204733 | 2.78 mi | Active |
| LYDALL, INC. | 110071100488 | 3.36 mi | Active |
| EAST HARTFORD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL | 110034176549 | 3.6 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and explore safer housing alternatives. Contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford at 860-527-0147 for assistance with housing counseling and environmental health advocacy. This agency provides support for families navigating critical hazard zones. Additionally, coordination with the Avon Land Trust can provide information on local land conservation and soil safety. Prompt communication with these organizations ensures access to professional guidance on chemical exposure protocols. Residents should request a comprehensive home safety assessment to document specific risks associated with the 06041 ZIP code.
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.