Milford, CT (06461) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06461

Milford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The Milford area faces a critical environmental hazard score of ten. The A. H. Nilson Machine Company is the nearest active Superfund site, located 4.3 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil and groundwater. Living near nineteen industrial waste sites means chemicals might enter your environment. These pollutants can harm your health over time. You must stay alert to local water quality reports to protect your family from invisible dangers in the ground.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
A. H. NILSON MACHINE COMPANY
Distance to Nearest
4.3 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
19
Sites Within 10 Miles
33
County
New Haven
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The A. H. Nilson Machine Company site remains on the National Priorities List with an active status. Although listed as containing unspecified hazardous substances, typical industrial pollutants at machine shops include chlorinated solvents and heavy metals. Exposure pathways primarily involve the migration of contaminants through subsurface soil into local groundwater plumes. Potential health risks include neurological damage, kidney dysfunction, and increased cancer risk from long-term ingestion or inhalation of vapor intrusion. The EPA site ID 110009334666 tracks ongoing assessment and remediation efforts to contain these threats. To minimize risk, residents should take three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-quality carbon filtration system for all drinking water to capture volatile organic compounds. Second, conduct professional radon and vapor intrusion testing in basements to ensure soil gases are not entering the home. Third, maintain a thick layer of clean mulch or sod over bare soil to prevent the tracking of legacy industrial dust into living areas. With thirty-three hazardous sites within ten miles, including Raymark Industries and Milford Rivet & Machine, cumulative exposure is a significant concern for regional health authorities and residents.

Threat Summary

The Milford area faces a critical environmental hazard score of ten. The A. H. Nilson Machine Company is the nearest active Superfund site, located 4.3 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil and groundwater. Living near nineteen industrial waste sites means chemicals might enter your environment. These pollutants can harm your health over time. You must stay alert to local water quality reports to protect your family from invisible dangers in the ground.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
MILFORD ARMY RESERVE CENTER1100648007281.19 miActive
MILFORD RIVET & MACHINE1100014055501.23 miActive
WAMPUS MILFORD ASSOCIATES SITE1100282759521.27 miActive
RAYMARK INDUSTRIES1100006109193.16 miActive
REYNOLDS ALUMINUM BUILDING PROD COMPANY1100030075583.52 miActive
SPADA'S ROTARY SHOP1100710997993.53 miActive
HOUSATONIC BOAT CLUB1100711002253.71 miActive
MORGAN FRANCIS COMPANY (FLEET TOOL)1100710997873.79 miActive
D'ADDARIO PROPERTY1100711002273.89 miActive
RAYBESTOS MEMORIAL FIELD PARKING AREA1100711002243.89 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their housing and environment. Contact Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven at 203-562-0598 to discuss safe housing programs and potential environmental grants. This agency provides critical support for families living in high-risk zones near industrial sites. Additionally, engage with local environmental groups like Bird Conservation Research Inc to stay informed about local ecosystem health. Review the status of the Milford Army Reserve Center and other nearby sites through official EPA databases. Documentation of your property's soil and water quality is essential for long-term safety and financial value.

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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