West Suffield, CT (06093) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06093

West Suffield, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

West Suffield faces a critical safety rating of 10.0 because of nearby industrial waste sites. The Culbro Indian Head Farm is an active Superfund site less than five miles from your location. Hazardous substances from this area can move through the ground and enter the water you use daily. These invisible chemicals can build up in your body over time, making it important to avoid contact with untreated soil or groundwater to keep your family and pets safe from sickness.

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
4.8 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
2
Sites Within 10 Miles
14
County
Hartford
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Culbro Indian Head Farm site is currently listed on the National Priorities List with an active status under EPA ID 110009273400. Because the facility is classified as active, remediation and monitoring are ongoing to address unspecified hazardous substances. Potential exposure pathways for West Suffield residents include groundwater contamination and soil vapor intrusion from the fourteen hazardous sites located within ten miles. Nearby locations like the Roncari Trap Rock Quarry and the CT Air National Guard Bradley Base increase the cumulative risk of chemical leaching into the local environment. Health risks associated with such industrial exposure include respiratory distress, neurological impacts, and long-term organ damage. You should consult the EPA site database for specific cleanup progress reports. To protect your health, you must take three defensive measures immediately. First, use certified charcoal water filters to treat all drinking and cooking water. Second, implement a strict no-shoes policy indoors to prevent contaminated outdoor dust from accumulating in carpets. Third, seal any cracks in your basement floor or foundation to block hazardous vapors from rising into your home. These steps reduce direct contact with pollutants while local agencies continue cleanup operations.

Threat Summary

West Suffield faces a critical safety rating of 10.0 because of nearby industrial waste sites. The Culbro Indian Head Farm is an active Superfund site less than five miles from your location. Hazardous substances from this area can move through the ground and enter the water you use daily. These invisible chemicals can build up in your body over time, making it important to avoid contact with untreated soil or groundwater to keep your family and pets safe from sickness.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
CULBRO INDIAN HEAD FARM1100092734004.85 miActive
RONCARI TRAP ROCK QUARRY1100093344894.87 miActive
CT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BRADLEY BASE1100711006295.42 miActive
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PLANE CRASH1100711009155.79 miActive
ENFIELD BIGELOW CARPET MILL1100710999956.3 miActive
CT MILITARY DEPT ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY1100061767166.31 miActive
HP HOOD ICE CREAM PLANT1100224509166.6 miActive
CITY CLEANERS SITE (FORMER)1100019420068.09 miActive
RPM WOOD FINISHES GROUP INC1100003082028.27 miActive
AGAWAM SPORTSMANS CLUB1100390136168.35 miActive

Action Required

Residents should contact Aton Forest Inc Paul Lagel or the Avon Land Trust Inc for information on local environmental preservation and land safety. If you are concerned about the impact of these hazards on your home and need guidance on safe housing, contact Way Finders, Inc. in Springfield at 413-233-1500. You may also reach out to the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147 for housing counseling and assistance. Engaging with these organizations will help you navigate the legal and safety resources available to residents living near active hazardous waste sites.

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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