East Hartford, Connecticut
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST HARTFORD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL | 110034176549 | 2.1 mi | Active |
| MANCHESTER CITY OF HHHWC | 110030365619 | 3.12 mi | Active |
| ROSER TANNERY | 110009334210 | 3.22 mi | Active |
| MORLAND VALVE | 110009334568 | 3.83 mi | Active |
| GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER) | 110003008511 | 3.85 mi | Active |
| GILL L. M. WELDING | 110003009958 | 3.89 mi | Active |
| ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY | 110009328557 | 4.37 mi | Active |
| VACANT LOT | 110043204733 | 4.49 mi | Active |
| KLOCK MACHINE COMPANY | 110071100156 | 4.71 mi | Active |
| CARUSO PROPERTY | 110013805249 | 4.95 mi | Active |
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 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.