Oneco, CT (06373) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06373

Oneco, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Oneco residents face a critical environmental hazard rated 10.0 out of 10. The Revere Textile Prints Site is only 2.1 miles away and is an active threat. Hazardous chemicals from past textile work remain in the local environment. These contaminants can seep into the water you drink and the soil where children play. This means your daily life is impacted by the need to monitor your water and avoid contact with local dirt to prevent long-term health issues.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
REVERE TEXTILE PRINTS SITE
Distance to Nearest
2.1 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
2
Sites Within 10 Miles
9
County
Windham
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Revere Textile Prints Site (EPA ID: 110008306136) is an active Superfund site currently listed on the National Priorities List. Environmental investigations indicate that hazardous substances from historical textile processing remain on-site, creating significant exposure pathways through groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion. Potential health risks associated with these unspecified hazardous substances include neurological impairment, kidney damage, and various forms of cancer depending on the duration and level of exposure. The presence of nine total hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius, including the Sterling Dot Gravel Bank and Gallup’s Quarry, necessitates heightened vigilance. Residents should adopt three defensive measures. First, utilize high-efficiency particulate air filters indoors to reduce the inhalation of contaminated dust. Second, avoid using private well water for drinking or bathing until it has been professionally tested for industrial contaminants. Third, establish raised garden beds with imported clean soil for any home food production to prevent the uptake of toxins by vegetables. Comprehensive data regarding cleanup milestones and site monitoring is available through official EPA public records. This regulatory oversight aims to contain the spread of toxins into the Oneco residential zone while long-term remediation strategies are executed.

Threat Summary

Oneco residents face a critical environmental hazard rated 10.0 out of 10. The Revere Textile Prints Site is only 2.1 miles away and is an active threat. Hazardous chemicals from past textile work remain in the local environment. These contaminants can seep into the water you drink and the soil where children play. This means your daily life is impacted by the need to monitor your water and avoid contact with local dirt to prevent long-term health issues.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
REVERE TEXTILE PRINTS SITE1100083061362.14 miActive
STERLING DOT GRAVEL BANK1100093343362.26 miActive
GALLUP'S QUARRY1100092721705.57 miActive
PPICILLO PIG FARM SUPERFUND SITE1100093100305.62 miActive
PACKER PLASTICS1100092735256.44 miActive
YAWORSKI WASTE LAGOON1100710997977.58 miActive
PACKER ROAD LANDFILL1100711003207.93 miActive
FOSTER TOWN LANDFILL1100093106008.46 miActive
LISBON DOT GARAGE1100092726889.4 miActive

Action Required

Residents should contact the Conservation Charitable Foundation for information regarding local land safety and environmental protection. If you are concerned about the safety of your current residence or require housing assistance due to environmental hazards, contact the West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation at 401-453-3220. Alternatively, the Providence Housing Authority can be reached at 401-751-6400 for support regarding housing standards and relocation options. It is vital to report any unusual health symptoms or environmental changes to these organizations to ensure community-wide monitoring and resource allocation are prioritized for Oneco and the surrounding 06373 area.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Providence, CT
Providence Housing Authority
Providence, 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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