West Simsbury, CT (06092) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06092

West Simsbury, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

West Simsbury faces a critical environmental hazard score of ten. The Swift J. Chemical Company (Former) is a nearby Superfund site currently listed as active by the federal government. This facility contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means toxic chemicals might be present in the soil where children play or in the water used for drinking and bathing. These hidden dangers require residents to stay alert to protect their health.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
SWIFT J. CHEMICAL COMPANY (FORMER)
Distance to Nearest
3.3 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
1
Sites Within 10 Miles
10
County
Hartford
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Swift J. Chemical Company (Former), designated by EPA ID 110009272205, remains on the active National Priorities List. Regulatory monitoring focuses on unspecified hazardous substances resulting from historical industrial operations. Exposure pathways for this site include groundwater plume migration and potential soil vapor intrusion into nearby structures. Health risks associated with these contaminants involve long-term systemic damage and increased vulnerability to chronic illnesses if individuals experience prolonged exposure through ingestion or inhalation. To mitigate these risks, residents must adopt three specific defensive measures. First, perform annual testing on private wells through a certified laboratory to detect chemical seepage. Second, utilize advanced carbon filtration systems for all residential drinking water to remove potential synthetic organic compounds. Third, implement a shoes-off policy indoors and use HEPA-filter vacuums to prevent the accumulation of contaminated outdoor dust within the home. These actions reduce personal contact with hazardous particulates while federal remediation continues. There are ten hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius, necessitating constant vigilance regarding local environmental quality.

Threat Summary

West Simsbury faces a critical environmental hazard score of ten. The Swift J. Chemical Company (Former) is a nearby Superfund site currently listed as active by the federal government. This facility contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means toxic chemicals might be present in the soil where children play or in the water used for drinking and bathing. These hidden dangers require residents to stay alert to protect their health.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
SWIFT J. CHEMICAL COMPANY (FORMER)1100092722053.27 miActive
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP NAVY WEAPONS RESERVE INDUSTRIAL PLANT1100708232606.68 miActive
HURLEY MANUFACTURING1100092715276.75 miActive
CULBRO INDIAN HEAD FARM1100092734006.91 miActive
COATING SCIENCES, INC. (FORMER)1100711005766.93 miActive
BARKHAMSTED-NEW HARTFORD LANDFILL1100443249787.44 miActive
RONCARI TRAP ROCK QUARRY1100093344897.8 miActive
HAYES, INC. (FORMER)1100030077277.93 miActive
CT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BRADLEY BASE1100711006298.9 miActive
FARMINGTON LANDFILL II1100093346849.37 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate action to address these critical environmental risks. For housing assistance and safety counseling, contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147. If you require relocation services or specialized housing support, call Way Finders, Inc. at 413-233-1500. To learn more about local land preservation and environmental advocacy, reach out to the Avon Land Trust Inc or Aton Forest Inc Paul Lagel. Securing professional testing and consulting with these agencies is the most effective way to ensure your property and family remain safe from nearby chemical contamination.

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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