Oakdale, Connecticut
Oakdale faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 because of nearby industrial pollution. The Corning Road Municipal Landfill is a major Superfund site located just over three miles away. While officials list the contaminants as unspecified hazardous substances, these chemicals can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local well water and soil contact. Dangerous materials buried nearby could potentially affect the safety of the air and water where you live and play.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Oakdale faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 because of nearby industrial pollution. The Corning Road Municipal Landfill is a major Superfund site located just over three miles away. While officials list the contaminants as unspecified hazardous substances, these chemicals can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local well water and soil contact. Dangerous materials buried nearby could potentially affect the safety of the air and water where you live and play.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNING ROAD MUNICIPAL LANDFILL | 110009334504 | 3.27 mi | Active |
| PONEMAH MILLS | 110071941517 | 4.81 mi | Active |
| PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA | 110009272287 | 6.23 mi | Active |
| AMGRAPH PACKAGING | 110030397666 | 6.51 mi | Active |
| MS CHAMBERS & SON | 110000315855 | 7.27 mi | Active |
| U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON) | 110006873954 | 7.78 mi | Active |
| PRICE DRISCOLL SITE | 110056563115 | 8.62 mi | Active |
| NEW LONDON TEXTILE PRINT | 110009334586 | 8.92 mi | Active |
| LISBON DOT GARAGE | 110009272688 | 9.6 mi | Active |
| US COAST GUARD ACADEMY | 110000786524 | 9.73 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and advocate for local safety. You should contact the Alliance For The Mystic River Watershed Inc to learn more about water protection efforts in the Oakdale area. For those requiring housing assistance or facing displacement due to environmental concerns, reach out to the New London Homeless Hospitality Center at 860-501-9900. Joining local conservation groups like the Alewife Cove Conservancy or the 4 Conservation Charitable Foundation can help you stay informed about regional cleanup progress. Proactive engagement with these organizations ensures your voice is heard during federal remediation discussions.
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.