Andover, Connecticut
Residents in Andover face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby industrial contamination. The Clark Dewatering Limited site is a major concern located less than five miles away. This active Superfund site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local well water and soil safety. Pollution from this and sixteen other nearby sites creates a significant risk to your health.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Residents in Andover face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby industrial contamination. The Clark Dewatering Limited site is a major concern located less than five miles away. This active Superfund site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local well water and soil safety. Pollution from this and sixteen other nearby sites creates a significant risk to your health.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIP N STRIP | 110006491402 | 4.46 mi | Active |
| CLARK DEWATERING LIMITED | 110002480164 | 4.68 mi | Active |
| VILLAGE STRIPPER | 110009272401 | 5.1 mi | Active |
| YSG PROPERTIES | 110009334933 | 5.25 mi | Active |
| LYDALL, INC. | 110071100488 | 7.61 mi | Active |
| UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT LANDFILL/WASTE PITS | 110009334121 | 7.87 mi | Active |
| VACANT LOT | 110043204733 | 8.17 mi | Active |
| ABLILITY MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY | 110009328557 | 8.43 mi | Active |
| TRI-CITY PLAZA | 110071100419 | 8.51 mi | Active |
| NORTHEAST UTILITIES | 110071855922 | 8.62 mi | Active |
Action Required
You must take immediate steps to secure your property and health. Contact the Friends Of Lake Williams Inc or the Crystal Pond Association Inc to learn about local water quality monitoring and environmental advocacy efforts in the Andover area. For assistance with housing safety or environmental mitigation resources, reach out to the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147. Alternatively, you can contact the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain, Inc. at 860-224-2433. These organizations provide the necessary guidance to navigate living near active Superfund sites and securing your home environment.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental Organizations
IRS Verified- Crystal Pond Association IncEnvironmental
- Friends Of Lake Williams IncEnvironmental
- Friends Of Mono Pond State Park 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.