Groton, CT (06340) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06340

Groton, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Residents in Groton face a critical environmental hazard score of ten out of ten. The 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot is a nearby Superfund site currently active on the National Priorities List. This facility handled hazardous materials that can leak into the local ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local soil and well water. Contaminants can enter the air or water, potentially harming your health over long periods of time.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
1109TH AVIATION CLASSIFICATION & REPAIR DEPOT
Distance to Nearest
1.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
8
Sites Within 10 Miles
14
County
New London
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, identified by EPA ID 110001408432, is currently classified as an active site on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight confirms the presence of unspecified hazardous substances resulting from military aviation maintenance. Exposure pathways primarily involve groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion, which occur when volatile chemicals move through the earth into residential structures. Long-term health risks include potential respiratory issues, neurological impairment, or organ damage depending on the specific chemical concentrations present. There are eight hazardous sites within five miles of this location, increasing the cumulative toxic load for the area. To mitigate personal risk, residents should implement three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-quality water filtration system certified to remove volatile organic compounds if using private wells. Second, utilize HEPA-standard air purifiers to reduce the inhalation of contaminated dust or vapors within the home. Third, maintain a physical barrier, such as raised garden beds with imported soil, to prevent direct skin contact with local earth during outdoor activities. Continuous monitoring of EPA progress reports is necessary as the agency works to define and contain the full extent of the subsurface plume.

Threat Summary

Residents in Groton face a critical environmental hazard score of ten out of ten. The 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot is a nearby Superfund site currently active on the National Priorities List. This facility handled hazardous materials that can leak into the local ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local soil and well water. Contaminants can enter the air or water, potentially harming your health over long periods of time.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
TILCON CT ASPHALT STONE READY MIX1100080537561 miActive
1109TH AVIATION CLASSIFICATION & REPAIR DEPOT1100014084321.56 miActive
DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #21100706052702.05 miActive
DOD/USN SB/DPDO AREA SITE #61100706052712.05 miActive
DOD/USN SB/FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS 101100706052722.05 miActive
US COAST GUARD ACADEMY1100007865243.37 miActive
NAVAL UNDERWTR SYSTEMS CENTER/LAB1100648004343.8 miActive
U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON)1100068739543.99 miActive
PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA1100092722875.39 miActive
NEW LONDON TEXTILE PRINT1100093345866.86 miActive

Action Required

Immediate steps are necessary to address these environmental risks. Residents should contact the Alliance For The Mystic River Watershed Inc to learn about local water quality monitoring and conservation efforts in the Groton area. For those concerned about the safety of their current residence or seeking alternative housing options due to environmental factors, contact the New London Homeless Hospitality Center at 860-501-9900. This agency provides support and resources for individuals facing housing instability in the neighboring New London region. Information regarding land use and local environmental protection is also available through the Alewife Cove Conservancy.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
North Fork Housing Alliance, Incorporated
Greenport, CT
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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