Old Lyme, CT (06371) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06371

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
NATIONAL GUARD STONE'S RANCH MILITARY RESERVATION
Distance to Nearest
3.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
6
Sites Within 10 Miles
14
County
New London
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The National Guard Stone’s Ranch Military Reservation, EPA ID 110024526707, remains on the National Priority List as an active site requiring remediation. With six hazardous sites within five miles, including the Price Driscoll Site and New London Textile Print, the cumulative exposure risk is significant. Primary pathways for toxins include groundwater contamination and soil vapor intrusion. Health risks associated with these unspecified hazardous substances include potential respiratory damage, neurological impacts, and increased cancer risks over long-term exposure. To protect your household, implement these three defensive measures. First, install a granular activated carbon water filtration system to treat incoming tap or well water. Second, use a HEPA-certified air purifier to capture contaminated dust and particles inside the home. Third, conduct professional testing of private wells annually to monitor for chemical plumes migrating from nearby military and industrial sites. Detailed records on cleanup progress are maintained under the EPA site profile for Stone’s Ranch. Residents should avoid disturbing soil in areas adjacent to the identified hazardous locations to prevent direct contact with pollutants.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
PRICE DRISCOLL SITE1100565631151.32 miActive
NEW LONDON TEXTILE PRINT1100093345861.47 miActive
U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON)1100068739543.2 miActive
US COAST GUARD ACADEMY1100007865243.62 miActive
NATIONAL GUARD STONE'S RANCH MILITARY RESERVATION1100245267073.86 miActive
NAVAL UNDERWTR SYSTEMS CENTER/LAB1100648004344.76 miActive
DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #21100706052705.6 miActive
DOD/USN SB/DPDO AREA SITE #61100706052715.6 miActive
DOD/USN SB/FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS 101100706052725.6 miActive
PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA1100092722875.63 miActive

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 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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