Gales Ferry, Connecticut
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNING ROAD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL | 110009334504 | 1 mi | Active |
| PONEMAH MILLS | 110071941517 | 3.4 mi | Active |
| AMGRAPH PACKAGING | 110030397666 | 5.14 mi | Active |
| PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA | 110009272287 | 6.33 mi | Active |
| LISBON DOT GARAGE | 110009272688 | 6.79 mi | Active |
| MS CHAMBERS & SON | 110000315855 | 7.43 mi | Active |
| U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON) | 110006873954 | 9.17 mi | Active |
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 VerifiedEnvironmental 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.