Quaker Hill, Connecticut
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW LONDON TEXTILE PRINT | 110009334586 | 1.33 mi | Active |
| PRICE DRISCOLL SITE | 110056563115 | 1.44 mi | Active |
| U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON) | 110006873954 | 2.74 mi | Active |
| US COAST GUARD ACADEMY | 110000786524 | 2.93 mi | Active |
| NATIONAL GUARD STONE'S RANCH MILITARY RESERVATION | 110024526707 | 3.8 mi | Active |
| NAVAL UNDERWTR SYSTEMS CENTER/LAB | 110064800434 | 4.07 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #2 | 110070605270 | 4.91 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/DPDO AREA SITE #6 | 110070605271 | 4.91 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS 10 | 110070605272 | 4.91 mi | Active |
| PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA | 110009272287 | 5.46 mi | Active |
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 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.