Cheshire, CT (06411) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06411

Cheshire, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Cheshire faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Angelillo Property is a nearby active Superfund site containing dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the soil or move through the air and water, affecting the land where you live and play. Living near 24 hazardous sites within five miles means you must be extra careful about your environment. Clean water and healthy soil are no longer guaranteed in this area.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ANGELILLO PROPERTY
Distance to Nearest
2.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
24
Sites Within 10 Miles
59
County
New Haven
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Angelillo Property (EPA ID: 110009334906) remains on the National Priorities List as an active cleanup site. Regulatory oversight confirms the presence of hazardous substances that present significant exposure pathways through groundwater ingestion and soil contact. Nearby residents are particularly vulnerable to the Cheshire Ground Water Contamination plume located less than a mile away. Long-term exposure to these unspecified toxins can cause chronic respiratory issues, neurological damage, or increased cancer risks depending on the chemical concentration. The EPA monitors these locations to mitigate the spread of pollutants into the local aquifer. To protect your household, you must take specific defensive measures. First, install a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system to reduce indoor dust and airborne particles. Second, utilize certified carbon-block water filters for all drinking and cooking water to intercept potential groundwater contaminants. Third, maintain a strict shoes-off policy inside the home to prevent the tracking of contaminated exterior soil into living spaces. Regularly check the EPA official site for real-time updates on the 59 sites within a ten-mile radius. Strict adherence to these protocols is necessary given the critical 10.0 hazard rating for the 06411 area.

Threat Summary

Cheshire faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Angelillo Property is a nearby active Superfund site containing dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the soil or move through the air and water, affecting the land where you live and play. Living near 24 hazardous sites within five miles means you must be extra careful about your environment. Clean water and healthy soil are no longer guaranteed in this area.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
VDO CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.1100003160970.45 miActive
CHESHIRE GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION1100092725710.78 miActive
CHESHIRE LANDFILL CLEANUP SITE1100092720541.76 miActive
ANGELILLO PROPERTY1100093349062.62 miActive
NICKSON INDUSTRIES (FORMER)1100093496692.65 miActive
WATERBURY CENTERLESS GRINDING COMPANY1100092714202.79 miActive
OLD SOUTHINGTON LANDFILL1100092816782.89 miActive
TORREY S CRANE COMPANY1100019672933.09 miActive
SUPERIOR STEEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION1100083064123.65 miActive
DOVER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION1100711003174 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Bird Conservation Research Inc to learn about local soil health and environmental monitoring efforts in Cheshire. For those concerned about housing safety or environmental relocation, reach out to the Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc. at 203-753-1896 for guidance on property standards and tenant rights. Additionally, the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147 provides resources for families navigating hazardous living conditions. Document all health symptoms and property concerns to present to these agencies for formal advocacy and support.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc.
Hartford, CT
Neighborhood Housing Services Of Waterbury, Inc.
Nest, 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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