Hartford, Connecticut
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY (80 words) Residents in the 06141 area face a critical hazard level due to the Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former) Superfund site located just two miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can seep into the soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated well water. High hazard scores suggest these chemicals might move through the environment, potentially affecting the air you breathe and the safety of your backyard.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former), EPA ID 110071100576, is currently listed with an active status on the National Priorities List. Primary exposure pathways for this site include groundwater contamination and soil vapor intrusion from unspecified hazardous substances. Health risks associated with these industrial contaminants range from chronic respiratory issues and skin irritation to long-term neurological damage and increased cancer susceptibility. The surrounding area is densely packed with twenty-nine hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius, including Kaman Aerospace and East Hartford Municipal Landfill, creating a complex environmental challenge. To defend against these risks, residents should implement the following measures. Use high-quality water filtration systems certified to remove heavy metals and industrial chemicals. Conduct professional soil testing before starting any home gardening projects to ensure the ground is not contaminated with legacy pollutants. Install vapor barriers or radon-style mitigation systems in basements to block hazardous gases from seeping into living spaces. Continuous monitoring of the official EPA site profile is necessary to track remediation milestones and site safety updates. These defensive actions reduce individual exposure while the regulatory cleanup process continues.
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY (80 words) Residents in the 06141 area face a critical hazard level due to the Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former) Superfund site located just two miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can seep into the soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated well water. High hazard scores suggest these chemicals might move through the environment, potentially affecting the air you breathe and the safety of your backyard.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COATING SCIENCES, INC. (FORMER) | 110071100576 | 2.03 mi | Active |
| KAMAN AEROSPACE CORP NAVY WEAPONS RESERVE INDUSTRIAL PLANT | 110070823260 | 2.59 mi | Active |
| JACOBS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, THE | 110009272189 | 4.59 mi | Active |
| KNOLIS ATOMIC POWER LABORATORY WINDSOR SITE | 110069351702 | 4.6 mi | Active |
| EAST HARTFORD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL | 110034176549 | 4.72 mi | Active |
| VA CT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM/NEWINGTON CAMPUS | 110071099789 | 6.37 mi | Active |
| REFUSE DISPOSAL AREA | 110067349211 | 7.14 mi | Active |
| TRANSAMERICA DELAVEL | 110067349220 | 7.2 mi | Active |
| HATCH STREET MERCURY RELEASE | 110071314244 | 7.75 mi | Active |
| GIOGRAPHICS (FORMER) | 110003008511 | 7.85 mi | Active |
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED (100 words) Residents must take immediate steps to secure their housing and environmental safety. Contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147 to discuss housing stability and health resources available to those living near active Superfund sites. Additionally, engage with local environmental groups like Ar Rahman Corp or the Coeea Fund Inc to stay informed about community cleanup efforts and local advocacy. For those seeking relocation assistance or housing counseling due to environmental concerns, Way Finders, Inc. in Springfield can be reached at 413-233-1500. Proactive communication with these organizations ensures you receive the most current safety protocols.
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.