ZIP: 06414

Cobalt, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Cobalt faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Middletown Municipal Landfill is a major Superfund site located only five miles away. This area contains dangerous hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be very careful about the soil and water around your home. Pollution in the environment can cause long-term health problems for families and pets if not properly managed.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score

10/10

Risk Level

Critical

Primary Contaminant

Unspecified Hazardous Substances

Nearest Superfund Site

MIDDLETOWN MUNICIPAL LANDFILL

Distance to Nearest

5.0 mi

Sites Within 5 Miles

Sites Within 10 Miles

County

Middlesex

NPL Status

Active

Regulatory Overview

The Middletown Municipal Landfill, EPA ID 110009272312, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight indicates the presence of unspecified hazardous substances that pose significant environmental risks. Exposure pathways for residents in Cobalt include the migration of contaminants through groundwater plumes and potential soil vapor intrusion. These pollutants can lead to chronic respiratory issues, neurological damage, and increased cancer risks over long-term exposure. To protect your household, you must take specific defensive measures. First, install a high-quality carbon filtration system for all drinking water to remove potential chemical runoff. Second, conduct professional soil testing before starting any vegetable gardens to ensure the ground is not contaminated with heavy metals or industrial waste. Third, maintain a shoe-free home policy and use HEPA-filter vacuums to prevent contaminated outdoor dust from accumulating indoors. Monitoring the EPA’s progress at the Middletown site is essential for staying informed about local air and water quality shifts. The proximity of the Omo Manufacturing Site and other regional landfills further complicates the local ecological profile, requiring constant vigilance regarding environmental safety standards and remediation updates.

Threat Summary

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site Name	EPA ID	Distance	NPL Status
OMO MANUFACTURING SITE	110055086277	4.26 mi	Active
MIDDLETOWN MUNICIPAL LANDFILL	110009272312	4.98 mi	Active
MARLBOROUGH TRANSFER STATION	110009334862	5.18 mi	Active
A. N. PIERSON, INC.	110002077118	5.5 mi	Active
HADDAM MUNICIPAL LANDFILL	110009334648	6.3 mi	Active
US ARMY RESERVE CENTER	110020034167	6.45 mi	Active
EAST HADDAM MUNICIPAL LANDFILL	110044329081	7.73 mi	Active
BUCKS CORNER PLAZA	110071100497	7.78 mi	Active
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE – BRK ST	110013761134	7.8 mi	Active
CT DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION LABORATORY	110028011041	7.9 mi	Active

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. For assistance with housing safety and environmental justice concerns, contact the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. at 860-527-0147 or reach out to the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven at 203-562-0598. These agencies provide guidance on maintaining safe residential conditions. Additionally, engage with local environmental groups like the Bashan Lake Association to stay updated on water quality. Protecting your family requires active participation in community monitoring programs and utilizing these professional resources to address the critical 10.0 hazard rating.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified

Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc.

Hartford, CT

Call 860-527-0147 HUD Listing

Neighborhood Housing Services Of New Haven

New Haven, CT

Call 203-562-0598 HUD Listing

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.