Cheshire, Connecticut
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETKOSKI'S DUMP | 110071100319 | 3.58 mi | Active |
| BEACON HEIGHTS LANDFILL | 110071100222 | 3.8 mi | Active |
| SUPERIOR STEEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION | 110008306412 | 4.64 mi | Active |
| EDWARD E RUSSELL COMPANY | 110002496433 | 4.68 mi | Active |
| ZOLLO DRUM COMPANY | 110003018350 | 4.89 mi | Active |
| CHESHIRE LANDFILL CLEANUP SITE | 110009272054 | 5 mi | Active |
| KRODEL FOUNDRY | 110009272198 | 5.1 mi | Active |
| LAUREL PARK LANDFILL | 110009272349 | 5.28 mi | Active |
| KALADISH WASTE DISPOSAL | 110009272063 | 5.62 mi | Active |
| WATERBURY /DPW (MUN INCIN) | 110002057559 | 5.69 mi | Active |
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 VerifiedEnvironmental 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.