East Hartford, CT (06118) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06118

East Hartford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

East Hartford faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Ability Machine & Tool Company is the primary Superfund site nearby. Hazardous substances from this and many other local sites can seep into the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about contact with dirt or drinking untreated well water. Pollution travels through the air and ground, potentially affecting the long-term health of everyone living in this community.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY
Distance to Nearest
4.4 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
10
Sites Within 10 Miles
27
County
Hartford
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Ability Machine & Tool Company site, EPA ID 110009328557, is currently on the National Priorities List with an active status. While the EPA lists primary contaminants as unspecified hazardous substances, industrial sites of this nature often involve heavy metals and volatile organic compounds. Exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into indoor air, direct skin contact with contaminated soil, and groundwater migration. These toxins are linked to respiratory illness, nervous system damage, and increased cancer risks over time. With 10 hazardous sites within five miles and 27 within ten miles, cumulative toxic loading is a significant regulatory concern. Protective measures are necessary to limit personal intake. First, install a high-quality water filtration system certified to remove heavy metals and chemicals. Second, implement a strict shoes-off policy indoors to prevent tracking contaminated outdoor dust into your home. Third, ensure basements are well-ventilated and sealed to block potential toxic vapors from rising through the foundation. Residents should regularly check the EPA Superfund site database for updated remediation reports and specific contaminant findings.

Threat Summary

East Hartford faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Ability Machine & Tool Company is the primary Superfund site nearby. Hazardous substances from this and many other local sites can seep into the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about contact with dirt or drinking untreated well water. Pollution travels through the air and ground, potentially affecting the long-term health of everyone living in this community.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
EAST HARTFORD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL1100341765492.1 miActive
MANCHESTER CITY OF HHHWC1100303656193.12 miActive
ROSER TANNERY1100093342103.22 miActive
MORLAND VALVE1100093345683.83 miActive
GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER)1100030085113.85 miActive
GILL L. M. WELDING1100030099583.89 miActive
ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY1100093285574.37 miActive
VACANT LOT1100432047334.49 miActive
KLOCK MACHINE COMPANY1100711001564.71 miActive
CARUSO PROPERTY1100138052494.95 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their health and housing safety. Contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147 for guidance on environmental justice and housing resources. You may also contact Beverage Container Stewardship Connecticut Inc to participate in local environmental protection efforts. If you require housing counseling related to environmental displacement, call Way Finders, Inc. at 413-233-1500. Proactive engagement with these organizations helps ensure your home meets safety standards. Testing your indoor air and tap water for industrial pollutants is the most effective way to determine your specific risk level.

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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