Cheshire, CT (06410) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06410

Cheshire, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Cheshire faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to its proximity to several industrial waste sites. The Beacon Heights Landfill is a major active Superfund site located only 3.8 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means the dirt and water around you might be contaminated. You must be careful about playing in local soil or drinking untreated well water to avoid chemical exposure.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
BEACON HEIGHTS LANDFILL
Distance to Nearest
3.8 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
6
Sites Within 10 Miles
52
County
New Haven
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Beacon Heights Landfill is an active site on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110071100222. Regulatory records indicate the presence of hazardous substances resulting from past industrial disposal. Primary exposure pathways include the migration of contaminants through groundwater plumes and potential soil vapor intrusion in nearby structures. Chronic exposure to these substances is linked to long-term health risks, including organ damage and increased cancer potential. Cleanup efforts focus on containment and monitoring to prevent further spread into the regional aquifer. To protect your household, implement the following defensive measures. First, install a high-grade carbon filtration system on all potable water lines if your home relies on a private well. Second, maintain a vegetative cover or mulch over bare soil to minimize the inhalation of contaminated dust particles. Third, ensure your home has a functioning vapor mitigation system to block underground chemical gases from entering the basement. Detailed site histories are available through the EPA Superfund data system. Monitoring results from the 52 sites within a ten-mile radius, including Betkoski’s Dump and Zollo Drum Company, suggest a cumulative regional impact on environmental quality that requires ongoing local vigilance and professional testing.

Threat Summary

Cheshire faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to its proximity to several industrial waste sites. The Beacon Heights Landfill is a major active Superfund site located only 3.8 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means the dirt and water around you might be contaminated. You must be careful about playing in local soil or drinking untreated well water to avoid chemical exposure.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
BETKOSKI'S DUMP1100711003193.58 miActive
BEACON HEIGHTS LANDFILL1100711002223.8 miActive
SUPERIOR STEEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION1100083064124.64 miActive
EDWARD E RUSSELL COMPANY1100024964334.68 miActive
ZOLLO DRUM COMPANY1100030183504.89 miActive
CHESHIRE LANDFILL CLEANUP SITE1100092720545 miActive
KRODEL FOUNDRY1100092721985.1 miActive
LAUREL PARK LANDFILL1100092723495.28 miActive
KALADISH WASTE DISPOSAL1100092720635.62 miActive
WATERBURY /DPW (MUN INCIN)1100020575595.69 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local chemical hazards. Contact the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven at 203-562-0598 to discuss lead abatement or healthy housing programs that may apply to your property. If you are located closer to the Hartford area, reach out to the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147 for assistance with housing safety resources. Additionally, engage with Bird Conservation Research Inc to learn about local environmental monitoring efforts. Regularly testing your soil and water is the most effective way to ensure family safety.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc.
Hartford, 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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