Old Lyme, Connecticut
Old Lyme faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to its proximity to several contaminated areas. The National Guard Stone's Ranch Military Reservation is an active Superfund site located less than four miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For daily life, this means chemicals might enter the water you drink or the air you breathe. You must stay alert to local health advisories to protect your family from these invisible dangers.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Old Lyme faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to its proximity to several contaminated areas. The National Guard Stone's Ranch Military Reservation is an active Superfund site located less than four miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For daily life, this means chemicals might enter the water you drink or the air you breathe. You must stay alert to local health advisories to protect your family from these invisible dangers.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE DRISCOLL SITE | 110056563115 | 1.32 mi | Active |
| NEW LONDON TEXTILE PRINT | 110009334586 | 1.47 mi | Active |
| U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON) | 110006873954 | 3.2 mi | Active |
| US COAST GUARD ACADEMY | 110000786524 | 3.62 mi | Active |
| NATIONAL GUARD STONE'S RANCH MILITARY RESERVATION | 110024526707 | 3.86 mi | Active |
| NAVAL UNDERWTR SYSTEMS CENTER/LAB | 110064800434 | 4.76 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #2 | 110070605270 | 5.6 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/DPDO AREA SITE #6 | 110070605271 | 5.6 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS 10 | 110070605272 | 5.6 mi | Active |
| PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA | 110009272287 | 5.63 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to ensure their safety. Contact the Alliance For The Mystic River Watershed Inc to join local environmental monitoring programs. If you have concerns about the safety of your current residence, contact the New London Homeless Hospitality Center at 860-501-9900 for housing support. You may also reach out to the North Fork Housing Alliance, Incorporated at 631-477-1070 for information on regional housing safety resources. Engaging with these organizations provides the necessary advocacy to demand faster cleanup of the National Guard Stone's Ranch Military Reservation and surrounding hazardous locations.
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.