Gales Ferry, CT (06335) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06335

Gales Ferry, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Gales Ferry faces a critical safety risk due to the nearby Corning Road Municipal Landfill. This Superfund site is only one mile away and contains unspecified hazardous substances. For people living nearby, this means potential dangers in the soil and water around your home. Chemicals from old waste can move through the ground and into the local environment. You must be careful about where children play and avoid using well water unless it is tested regularly to ensure safety.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
CORNING ROAD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
Distance to Nearest
1.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
2
Sites Within 10 Miles
7
County
New London
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Corning Road Municipal Landfill, identified by EPA ID 110009334504, remains an active site on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight indicates that hazardous substances at this location pose ongoing risks through multiple exposure pathways, including groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion. Because the specific contaminants are listed as unspecified, the health risks range from long-term systemic issues to acute toxicity depending on the concentration and type of waste buried. There are seven hazardous sites within ten miles of Gales Ferry, creating a cumulative environmental burden on the local ecosystem. To minimize personal risk, residents should implement three specific defensive measures. First, install high-grade carbon filtration systems on all drinking water sources to capture potential chemical runoff. Second, conduct professional radon and vapor intrusion testing in basements to ensure underground gases are not entering the home. Third, maintain a thick cover of clean topsoil or grass in yards to prevent the inhalation of contaminated dust particles. Regular monitoring of EPA updates regarding the Corning Road site is essential for staying informed about remediation progress and local safety cordons. Strict adherence to these protocols reduces the likelihood of direct contact with legacy industrial pollutants.

Threat Summary

Gales Ferry faces a critical safety risk due to the nearby Corning Road Municipal Landfill. This Superfund site is only one mile away and contains unspecified hazardous substances. For people living nearby, this means potential dangers in the soil and water around your home. Chemicals from old waste can move through the ground and into the local environment. You must be careful about where children play and avoid using well water unless it is tested regularly to ensure safety.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
CORNING ROAD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL1100093345041 miActive
PONEMAH MILLS1100719415173.4 miActive
AMGRAPH PACKAGING1100303976665.14 miActive
PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA1100092722876.33 miActive
LISBON DOT GARAGE1100092726886.79 miActive
MS CHAMBERS & SON1100003158557.43 miActive
U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON)1100068739549.17 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and advocate for local cleanup efforts. Contact the Alliance For The Mystic River Watershed Inc to learn about water quality protection and community safety initiatives in the Gales Ferry area. For those concerned about the safety of their current housing or needing emergency relocation assistance due to environmental hazards, contact the New London Homeless Hospitality Center at 860-501-9900. Documenting any unusual health symptoms or environmental changes with these organizations helps build a case for faster federal intervention and ensures community-wide transparency regarding site remediation.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
New London Homeless Hospitality Center
New London, CT

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • 4 Conservation Charitable FoundationEnvironmental
  • Alewife Cove ConservancyEnvironmental
  • Alliance For The Mystic River Watershed 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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