East Hartford, CT (06138) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06138

East Hartford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former) site represents a severe environmental risk to East Hartford. With a critical hazard score of 10.0, the presence of unspecified hazardous substances nearby means that local soil and water may contain dangerous chemicals. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking unfiltered tap water. This active Superfund site is only two miles away, and there are many other industrial waste locations surrounding your immediate neighborhood.

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 Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former) facility is currently listed as an active site under the Environmental Protection Agency National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight confirms the presence of hazardous substances that require long-term remediation to prevent community harm. Exposure pathways primarily include the inhalation of volatile organic compounds or the ingestion of contaminated groundwater migrating from the site. Health risks associated with such industrial pollutants include respiratory issues, neurological damage, and increased long-term cancer risks depending on the specific chemical concentrations present. Because 29 hazardous sites exist within ten miles of ZIP 06138, cumulative exposure is a significant concern for residents. To defend your health, first utilize high-quality HEPA air filtration systems indoors to reduce airborne particulates. Second, install a certified water filtration system capable of removing industrial solvents and heavy metals. Third, avoid gardening or disturbing soil in areas where runoff from industrial sites may settle. The EPA site ID 110071100576 provides technical data regarding current cleanup progress and monitoring efforts. Residents should stay informed through official EPA public records to track shifts in containment status or emerging groundwater plumes that could impact local properties or public utility safety standards.

Threat Summary

The Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former) site represents a severe environmental risk to East Hartford. With a critical hazard score of 10.0, the presence of unspecified hazardous substances nearby means that local soil and water may contain dangerous chemicals. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or drinking unfiltered tap water. This active Superfund site is only two miles away, and there are many other industrial waste locations surrounding your immediate neighborhood.

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

Immediate action is necessary to mitigate these environmental threats. Residents should contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147 for assistance with housing safety and local health advocacy. This agency can provide guidance on navigating environmental concerns in the Hartford area. Additionally, engage with local environmental nonprofits such as Ar Rahman Corp or the Coeea Fund Inc to stay informed about community cleanup initiatives. If you are seeking alternative housing due to contamination risks, Way Finders, Inc. in nearby Springfield can be reached at 413-233-1500 to discuss regional housing resources and safety protocols.

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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