Hartford, CT (06150) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06150

Hartford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Hartford residents face a critical safety threat with an environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former) Superfund site is located only two miles from this area. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the local soil and water. Living near these chemicals means you must be careful about what your family breathes and touches. With 29 hazardous sites within ten miles, these industrial pollutants create serious health risks for everyone in the community.

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) site, identified by EPA ID 110071100576, maintains an active status on the National Priority List. Regulatory oversight focuses on unspecified hazardous substances that may migrate through multiple exposure pathways. These pathways include groundwater plumes that can infiltrate local wells and vapor intrusion where chemical gases enter basements or crawl spaces. Health risks associated with proximity to industrial sites include increased rates of respiratory distress, skin irritation, and long-term organ damage. Residents should consult the EPA Superfund site profile for specific remediation progress and laboratory findings. To defend against these hazards, residents must implement three specific measures. First, utilize high-grade HEPA air purifiers to reduce the inhalation of contaminated dust and vapors. Second, use a multi-stage water filtration system for all consumption to block potential chemical contaminants. Third, avoid gardening in local soil without using raised beds and imported soil to prevent direct contact with hazardous residues. These actions help lower the cumulative toxic load caused by the high density of industrial sites in the Hartford area, including the nearby Kaman Aerospace and East Hartford Landfill locations.

Threat Summary

Hartford residents face a critical safety threat with an environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Coating Sciences, Inc. (Former) Superfund site is located only two miles from this area. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the local soil and water. Living near these chemicals means you must be careful about what your family breathes and touches. With 29 hazardous sites within ten miles, these industrial pollutants create serious health risks for everyone in the community.

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 should contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147 for assistance with housing safety and environmental health resources. For residents seeking relocation assistance or housing counseling away from the Coating Sciences site, call Way Finders, Inc. at 413-233-1500. Local environmental advocacy is available through Ar Rahman Corp to help address community-wide contamination concerns. You must prioritize these contacts to secure your living environment. Immediate documentation of any unusual water odors or soil discoloration should be reported to these agencies to ensure public safety records remain updated.

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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