SECTION 2 – REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The Pfizer Waste Disposal Area, EPA ID 110009272287, is an active site on the National Priorities List. Cleanup operations are currently ongoing to manage unspecified hazardous substances. Exposure pathways include groundwater ingestion, direct soil contact, and vapor intrusion into residential structures. Health risks from these toxins involve potential organ damage, respiratory distress, and long-term carcinogenic effects. With fourteen hazardous sites within ten miles, including the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, the area faces significant cumulative risks. To protect your household, implement these three defensive measures. First, install a point-of-entry water filtration system equipped to handle industrial solvents and heavy metals. Second, conduct annual professional soil testing if you maintain a home garden to ensure the ground is safe for food production. Third, seal all cracks in basement floors and foundations to prevent toxic soil vapors from entering your indoor air supply. Monitoring updates for the Price Driscoll and Corning Road sites is also essential for tracking local contaminant movement. These sites, along with the New London Textile Print facility, contribute to the complex environmental challenges currently facing the Waterford and New London region.