Newington, Connecticut
Newington residents face a critical safety hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Accurate Brazing Company is a nearby Superfund site located only 1.2 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local groundwater and dust in the air. High scores like this suggest that pollution might affect the safety of your backyard, local parks, and drinking water sources nearby.
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Threat Summary
Newington residents face a critical safety hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Accurate Brazing Company is a nearby Superfund site located only 1.2 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local groundwater and dust in the air. High scores like this suggest that pollution might affect the safety of your backyard, local parks, and drinking water sources nearby.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA CT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/NEWINGTON CAMPUS | 110071099789 | 1.02 mi | Active |
| ACCURATE BRAZING COMPANY | 110003014425 | 1.22 mi | Active |
| HATCH STREET MERCURY RELEASE | 110071314244 | 1.8 mi | Active |
| JACOBS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, THE | 110009272189 | 2.79 mi | Active |
| HARTFORD BALL COMPANY | 110016680536 | 3.4 mi | Active |
| ALLIED METAL PRODUCTS | 110001758429 | 4.14 mi | Active |
| MERRIFIELD PAINT COMPANY, INC. | 110006188213 | 4.24 mi | Active |
| CENTRAL WAREHOUSE – BRK ST | 110013761134 | 4.31 mi | Active |
| CT DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION LABORATORY | 110028011041 | 4.32 mi | Active |
| CARUSO PROPERTY | 110013805249 | 4.49 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford at 860-527-0147 for housing counseling and assistance regarding environmental safety in residential areas. Additionally, engage with local environmental nonprofits like Ar Rahman Corp or the Coeea Fund Inc to stay informed about local cleanup initiatives and advocacy. For those in specialized housing, Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury can be reached at 203-753-1896 for guidance. Prioritize official health department alerts and participate in public comment periods regarding the Accurate Brazing Company site to ensure community safety standards are met.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental Organizations
IRS Verified- Ar Rahman CorpEnvironmental
- Beverage Container Stewardship Connecticut IncEnvironmental
- Coeea Fund 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.