Groton, Connecticut
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TILCON CT ASPHALT STONE READY MIX | 110008053756 | 1 mi | Active |
| 1109TH AVIATION CLASSIFICATION & REPAIR DEPOT | 110001408432 | 1.56 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #2 | 110070605270 | 2.05 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/DPDO AREA SITE #6 | 110070605271 | 2.05 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS 10 | 110070605272 | 2.05 mi | Active |
| US COAST GUARD ACADEMY | 110000786524 | 3.37 mi | Active |
| NAVAL UNDERWTR SYSTEMS CENTER/LAB | 110064800434 | 3.8 mi | Active |
| U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON) | 110006873954 | 3.99 mi | Active |
| PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA | 110009272287 | 5.39 mi | Active |
| NEW LONDON TEXTILE PRINT | 110009334586 | 6.86 mi | Active |
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 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.