Danielson, CT (06239) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06239

Danielson, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The Ballouville Mill site, located less than one mile from your home, presents a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. This site contains hazardous substances that can contaminate local soil and groundwater. Because these chemicals are often invisible, they may impact your health during everyday activities like playing in the yard or drinking tap water. With fifteen hazardous sites nearby, the concentration of toxins is a serious threat to the Danielson community.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
BALLOUVILLE MILL
Distance to Nearest
0.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
9
Sites Within 10 Miles
15
County
Windham
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Ballouville Mill site is listed with an active status on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110071398170. Environmental records indicate the presence of hazardous substances that may migrate through groundwater or become airborne as dust. Exposure pathways in the Danielson area include the ingestion of contaminated well water and the inhalation of particulates from nearby industrial sites such as the Danielson DOT Garage and Glass Container Corporation. Long-term exposure to these unspecified contaminants can lead to chronic respiratory issues, neurological concerns, and increased cancer risks. To protect your household, you must take three defensive measures. First, utilize a carbon-activated water filtration system for all drinking and cooking water to reduce chemical intake. Second, implement a strict no-shoes policy inside the home to prevent tracking contaminated soil into living areas. Third, use raised garden beds with imported clean soil for any home-grown vegetables to avoid direct contact with legacy industrial pollutants. These steps are necessary because the high density of industrial sites within a ten-mile radius increases the likelihood of cumulative environmental exposure. Monitoring updates from the EPA are essential for tracking the progress of long-term remediation and containment at the Mill site.

Threat Summary

The Ballouville Mill site, located less than one mile from your home, presents a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. This site contains hazardous substances that can contaminate local soil and groundwater. Because these chemicals are often invisible, they may impact your health during everyday activities like playing in the yard or drinking tap water. With fifteen hazardous sites nearby, the concentration of toxins is a serious threat to the Danielson community.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
BALLOUVILLE MILL1100713981700.86 miActive
DANIELSON DOT GARAGE1100093494551.51 miActive
GLASS CONTAINER CORPORATION/ANCHOR GLASS1100710997851.73 miActive
C. E. M. COMPANY, INC.1100092713592.38 miActive
QUINIQUACK FARM1100092720452.74 miActive
NORTHEAST UTILITIES (FRMR COAL GASIF.)1100093341034 miActive
PUTNAM DOT GARAGE (FORMER)1100093342834 miActive
DOT GARAGE1100092727134.1 miActive
LOOS & CO, INC.1100710997954.47 miActive
100 REYNOLDS ROAD AREA1100711009225.96 miActive

Action Required

Residents seeking support for safe housing or environmental concerns should contact the West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation at 401-453-3220 or the Providence Housing Authority at 401-751-6400. These agencies assist with housing safety and can help residents understand their rights regarding environmental hazards. You may also contact the Crystal Pond Association Inc to learn more about local conservation and water protection efforts. It is vital to remain proactive by requesting soil and water testing from local health departments to ensure your specific property has not been impacted by the Ballouville Mill site.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Providence, CT
Providence Housing Authority
Providence, CT

Environmental 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.

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