Wethersfield, CT (06129) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06129

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The hazard score for Wethersfield is a critical 10.0 out of 10. The primary threat is the Former Coating Sciences, Inc. Superfund site, located only two miles away. This site and others nearby contain hazardous substances that can contaminate the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you should be cautious about the environment around you. Avoid contact with soil near industrial zones and do not drink water from private wells unless it has been professionally tested.

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
2.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
5
Sites Within 10 Miles
29
County
Hartford
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Former Coating Sciences, Inc. site is an active location on the National Priorities List, identified by EPA ID 110071100576. This facility is part of a dense network of industrial hazards, with 29 sites located within ten miles, including Kaman Aerospace and the Knolis Atomic Power Laboratory. Primary exposure pathways include the migration of hazardous substances through groundwater and the release of contaminated vapors into the air. Health risks associated with these sites involve potential respiratory damage, neurological effects, and long-term systemic illness from cumulative chemical exposure. To defend your household, first, use a water filtration system certified to remove volatile organic compounds and heavy metals. Second, implement strict indoor cleaning routines using HEPA-filter vacuums to remove industrial dust tracked into the home. Third, keep windows closed during periods of high wind or local construction to minimize the inhalation of airborne particulates from nearby remediation sites. Vigilance is necessary as cleanup efforts at these active locations continue to manage underground plumes and soil stability. Monitoring local EPA reports for the East Hartford Municipal Landfill and other nearby sites will provide updated data on containment progress and any emerging environmental threats to the Wethersfield community.

Threat Summary

The hazard score for Wethersfield is a critical 10.0 out of 10. The primary threat is the Former Coating Sciences, Inc. Superfund site, located only two miles away. This site and others nearby contain hazardous substances that can contaminate the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you should be cautious about the environment around you. Avoid contact with soil near industrial zones and do not drink water from private wells unless it has been professionally tested.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
COATING SCIENCES, INC. (FORMER)1100711005762.03 miActive
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP NAVY WEAPONS RESERVE INDUSTRIAL PLANT1100708232602.59 miActive
JACOBS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, THE1100092721894.59 miActive
KNOLIS ATOMIC POWER LABORATORY WINDSOR SITE1100693517024.6 miActive
EAST HARTFORD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL1100341765494.72 miActive
VA CT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/NEWINGTON CAMPUS1100710997896.37 miActive
REFUSE DISPOSAL AREA1100673492117.14 miActive
TRANSAMERICA DELAVEL1100673492207.2 miActive
HATCH STREET MERCURY RELEASE1100713142447.75 miActive
GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER)1100030085117.85 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their health and housing. Contact the Coeea Fund Inc to participate in local environmental safety initiatives. If you have concerns about how these hazardous sites affect your property or living situation, reach out to the Urban League of Greater Hartford at 860-527-0147 for assistance. You may also contact Way Finders, Inc. at 413-233-1500 for housing counseling and support services. Engaging with these resources is essential for navigating the risks associated with living in a high-density industrial hazard zone like ZIP code 06129.

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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