Cheshire, CT (06408) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06408

Cheshire, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Cheshire faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Leed-Himmel Industries Superfund site is located only one mile from your location. This active site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water supply. These chemicals can enter your home through the soil or air. Living near this site means you must be careful about local water and air quality to avoid getting sick from long-term exposure.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
LEED-HIMMEL INDUSTRIES
Distance to Nearest
1.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
5
Sites Within 10 Miles
27
County
New Haven
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Leed-Himmel Industries site, identified by EPA ID 110001729979, is currently classified as an active threat on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight focuses on the containment of unspecified hazardous substances resulting from industrial operations. Exposure pathways include groundwater contamination and soil vapor intrusion, where toxic gases enter buildings through foundations. Health risks from these contaminants include potential damage to the nervous system, respiratory distress, and long-term organ failure. With 27 hazardous sites within ten miles, cumulative exposure is a significant concern. Residents should adopt three specific defensive measures. First, utilize a carbon-activated water filtration system for all drinking and cooking water. Second, conduct professional radon and vapor intrusion testing in your home’s lowest levels. Third, maintain a strict barrier between local soil and living spaces by using raised garden beds with imported soil. Reference the EPA Superfund database for updates on the Leed-Himmel remediation progress and specific contaminant findings as they are released.

Threat Summary

Cheshire faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Leed-Himmel Industries Superfund site is located only one mile from your location. This active site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water supply. These chemicals can enter your home through the soil or air. Living near this site means you must be careful about local water and air quality to avoid getting sick from long-term exposure.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
LEED-HIMMEL INDUSTRIES1100017299791 miActive
PINE SWAMP (OLIN CORPORATION)1100289385311.25 miActive
WILBUR CROSS COMMONS BUSINESS PARK1100091630381.83 miActive
NEWHALL STREET FIELD1100093496501.86 miActive
MOSS AMERICAN, INC. (SCHIAVONNE PROPERTY)1100093287803.23 miActive
PERO PROPERTY1100711009165.31 miActive
VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM1100456812955.83 miActive
EDWARD E RUSSELL COMPANY1100024964336.05 miActive
U.S. COAST GUARD STATION, NEW HAVEN1100303651016.59 miActive
BETKOSKI'S DUMP1100711003197.18 miActive

Action Required

Contact Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury at 203-753-1896 to request a residential safety assessment and information on environmental health grants. For assistance with housing stability near contaminated zones, call Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven at 203-562-0598. You can also support local ecological monitoring by contacting Bird Conservation Research Inc to learn about the impact of industrial toxins on the local food chain. Taking these actions provides a layer of professional oversight for your property and helps ensure your household remains protected from nearby chemical hazards.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Neighborhood Housing Services Of Waterbury, Inc.
Nest, CT
Neighborhood Housing Services Of New Haven
New Haven, CT

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • Art For A Cause Pollinator GardenEnvironmental
  • Bashan Lake AssociationEnvironmental
  • Bird Conservation Research 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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