Quaker Hill, CT (06375) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06375

Quaker Hill, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Quaker Hill faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 because of many nearby toxic locations. The most dangerous is the DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #2 Superfund site. It contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. This means your soil and drinking water might be unsafe. Living near nine different hazardous sites within five miles increases your risk of coming into contact with dangerous chemicals during outdoor activities or through contaminated home water pipes.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #2
Distance to Nearest
4.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
9
Sites Within 10 Miles
14
County
New London
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #2 is currently an active site on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110070605270. This facility is part of the U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London complex. Primary contaminants include unspecified hazardous substances that migrate through groundwater and soil vapor pathways. Exposure occurs through the ingestion of contaminated well water or inhalation of vapors entering basements. Long-term health risks include potential organ damage, developmental issues, or increased cancer risk depending on the specific chemicals present. There are nine hazardous sites within five miles, including New London Textile Print and the Price Driscoll Site, creating a cumulative exposure risk. Residents must take defensive measures to limit contact. First, install a high-grade carbon filtration system for all household water to remove chemical particulates. Second, conduct professional soil vapor intrusion testing in basements to ensure air quality is safe from migrating plumes. Third, avoid gardening in native soil; use raised beds with imported, certified clean soil to prevent the ingestion of industrial toxins. Regular monitoring of EPA cleanup progress reports for the Naval Submarine Base is necessary to stay informed about remediation efforts.

Threat Summary

Quaker Hill faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 because of many nearby toxic locations. The most dangerous is the DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #2 Superfund site. It contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. This means your soil and drinking water might be unsafe. Living near nine different hazardous sites within five miles increases your risk of coming into contact with dangerous chemicals during outdoor activities or through contaminated home water pipes.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
NEW LONDON TEXTILE PRINT1100093345861.33 miActive
PRICE DRISCOLL SITE1100565631151.44 miActive
U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON)1100068739542.74 miActive
US COAST GUARD ACADEMY1100007865242.93 miActive
NATIONAL GUARD STONE'S RANCH MILITARY RESERVATION1100245267073.8 miActive
NAVAL UNDERWTR SYSTEMS CENTER/LAB1100648004344.07 miActive
DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #21100706052704.91 miActive
DOD/USN SB/DPDO AREA SITE #61100706052714.91 miActive
DOD/USN SB/FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS 101100706052724.91 miActive
PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA1100092722875.46 miActive

Action Required

Residents should contact the New London Homeless Hospitality Center at 860-501-9900 for assistance with housing safety and emergency resources if home contamination is suspected. For environmental advocacy and watershed protection information, contact the Alliance For The Mystic River Watershed Inc to learn how local runoff affects your property. You may also reach out to the Alewife Cove Conservancy for data on local water quality and ecological health. If you require specialized housing support services, contact the North Fork Housing Alliance, Incorporated at 631-477-1070 to discuss safe residential options and relocation assistance away from active industrial plumes.

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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