West Mystic, Connecticut
West Mystic faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 out of 10. The 1109th Aviation Classification & Repair Depot is a nearby active Superfund site with hazardous substances. These contaminants can travel through local groundwater and soil. For daily life, this means potential exposure to chemicals that you cannot see or smell. Residents must be cautious about drinking water from private wells and avoid contact with dust or dirt from old industrial areas to protect their long-term health.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
West Mystic faces a critical hazard level of 10.0 out of 10. The 1109th Aviation Classification & Repair Depot is a nearby active Superfund site with hazardous substances. These contaminants can travel through local groundwater and soil. For daily life, this means potential exposure to chemicals that you cannot see or smell. Residents must be cautious about drinking water from private wells and avoid contact with dust or dirt from old industrial areas to protect their long-term health.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TILCON CT ASPHALT STONE READY MIX | 110008053756 | 3.24 mi | Active |
| 1109TH AVIATION CLASSIFICATION & REPAIR DEPOT | 110001408432 | 3.73 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/AREA A LANDFILL #2 | 110070605270 | 5.21 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/DPDO AREA SITE #6 | 110070605271 | 5.21 mi | Active |
| DOD/USN SB/FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS 10 | 110070605272 | 5.21 mi | Active |
| NAVAL UNDERWATER SYSTEMS CENTER | 110006881419 | 6.25 mi | Active |
| US COAST GUARD ACADEMY | 110000786524 | 6.67 mi | Active |
| U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON (SUBASENLON) | 110006873954 | 6.92 mi | Active |
| NAVAL UNDERWTR SYSTEMS CENTER/LAB | 110064800434 | 6.96 mi | Active |
| PFIZER WASTE DISPOSAL AREA | 110009272287 | 7.09 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents should contact local organizations to stay informed about watershed safety and housing assistance. Reach out to the Alliance For The Mystic River Watershed Inc for information on local water quality and conservation efforts. For those concerned about environmental impacts on their living conditions, the New London Homeless Hospitality Center provides housing support services and can be reached at 860-501-9900. Additionally, the North Fork Housing Alliance, Incorporated offers guidance at 631-477-1070. Immediate action involves testing private wells and joining the Alewife Cove Conservancy to support local environmental monitoring and restoration projects.
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.