East Woodstock, Connecticut
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY East Woodstock has a 10.0 hazard score. The Linemaster Switch Corp-Treatment Plant is a Superfund site 3.1 miles away. It contains hazardous substances that leak into ground and water. For daily life, this means your environment may be unsafe. Be careful with the water you drink and the soil children play in. These hidden chemicals can cause serious illness. This score reflects a critical threat to your health and the local ecosystem.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
The Linemaster Switch Corp-Treatment Plant is an active site on the National Priorities List. Exposure pathways include contaminated groundwater and toxic vapors rising through soil into home foundations. Health risks from these hazardous substances include organ damage and developmental issues. The EPA site, ID 110049849107, tracks these pollutants. Implement three defensive measures. First, use water filters that target industrial solvents. Second, seal basement cracks and install vapor mitigation systems to block soil gases. Third, test private wells for chemical migration from the 14 nearby sites, including the Mace Polymer Fire and Northeast Utilities locations. Cleanup is currently active but residents must remain vigilant about vapor intrusion.
Threat Summary
SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY East Woodstock has a 10.0 hazard score. The Linemaster Switch Corp-Treatment Plant is a Superfund site 3.1 miles away. It contains hazardous substances that leak into ground and water. For daily life, this means your environment may be unsafe. Be careful with the water you drink and the soil children play in. These hidden chemicals can cause serious illness. This score reflects a critical threat to your health and the local ecosystem.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINEMASTER SWITCH CORP-TREATMENT PLANT | 110049849107 | 3.11 mi | Active |
| MACE POLYMER FIRE | 110071328310 | 4.59 mi | Active |
| NORTHEAST UTILITIES (FRMR COAL GASIF.) | 110009334103 | 5.92 mi | Active |
| PUTNAM DOT GARAGE (FORMER) | 110009334283 | 5.92 mi | Active |
| THOMPSON DOT GARAGE | 110009334327 | 6.44 mi | Active |
| EMPIRE CLEANERS (FORMER) | 110071432882 | 6.58 mi | Active |
| WEBSTER MGP LOCATION (FORMER) | 110009337039 | 6.89 mi | Active |
| DB COTTON – 108 GUELPHWOOD RD | 110071099983 | 7.26 mi | Active |
| DB COTTON – 185 GUELPHWOOD RD | 110071101013 | 7.26 mi | Active |
| DB COTTON – 0 GUELPHWOOD RD | 110071099984 | 7.33 mi | Active |
Action Required
SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED For housing safety and environmental help, contact RCAP Solutions, Inc. at 978-630-6734. They provide resources for residents near Superfund sites. You may also contact the NSC counseling subsidiary at 602-627-6222 for housing advice. Local advocacy is available through the Crystal Pond Association Inc, which monitors water quality. These agencies help you manage the risks from critical hazard levels in East Woodstock. Contacting these organizations is a necessary step to ensure your property and water supply are safe from industrial contaminants.
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.