Hartford, CT (06115) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06115

Hartford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Hartford residents face a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Coating Sciences, Inc. site is a major concern located five miles away. While the government tracks unspecified hazardous substances there, these chemicals can seep into soil or water. This means you must be careful about local construction dust and where children play outside. Pollution like this often lingers for decades, potentially affecting the air you breathe and the safety of your local environment every day.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
COATING SCIENCES, INC. (FORMER)
Distance to Nearest
5.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
4
Sites Within 10 Miles
28
County
Hartford
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former) facility, EPA ID 110071100576, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List. With four hazardous sites within five miles and twenty-eight within ten miles, the regional cumulative risk is significant. Primary exposure pathways involve the migration of unspecified hazardous substances through groundwater plumes and soil vapor intrusion. These contaminants pose long-term health risks including potential respiratory issues, neurological damage, and increased cancer vulnerability depending on the specific chemical concentrations present. Regulatory oversight remains ongoing to determine the full extent of environmental degradation. To mitigate personal risk, residents should implement three defensive measures. First, install high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems to reduce indoor air contaminants. Second, utilize certified carbon-block water filters for all drinking and cooking water to address potential groundwater seepage. Third, maintain a shoes-off policy indoors to prevent the tracking of contaminated exterior soil into living spaces. These steps decrease direct contact with pollutants while the EPA continues remediation efforts. Monitoring local water quality reports is also essential for staying informed about shifts in the containment of these hazardous materials.

Threat Summary

Hartford residents face a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Coating Sciences, Inc. site is a major concern located five miles away. While the government tracks unspecified hazardous substances there, these chemicals can seep into soil or water. This means you must be careful about local construction dust and where children play outside. Pollution like this often lingers for decades, potentially affecting the air you breathe and the safety of your local environment every day.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
EAST HARTFORD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL1100341765492.8 miActive
JACOBS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, THE1100092721893.6 miActive
VA CT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/NEWINGTON CAMPUS1100710997894.95 miActive
COATING SCIENCES, INC. (FORMER)1100711005764.96 miActive
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP NAVY WEAPONS RESERVE INDUSTRIAL PLANT1100708232605.46 miActive
KNOLIS ATOMIC POWER LABORATORY WINDSOR SITE1100693517025.63 miActive
CARUSO PROPERTY1100138052495.66 miActive
ROSER TANNERY1100093342105.87 miActive
GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER)1100030085116.31 miActive
MANCHESTER CITY OF HHHWC1100303656196.32 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately seek guidance on environmental safety and housing rights. Contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford at 860-527-0147 to discuss how local environmental hazards impact your residential stability and to access community support resources. Additionally, you may engage with Ar Rahman Corp or the Coeea Fund Inc for localized environmental advocacy and education regarding the critical hazard status of the 06115 area. For those seeking alternative housing due to safety concerns, Way Finders, Inc. is available at 413-233-1500 to provide counseling on safe relocation options and housing assistance.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Way Finders, Inc.
Springfield, CT
Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc.
Hartford, CT

Environmental 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.

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