Westbrook, Connecticut
Westbrook faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby industrial contamination. The Highline Products Corp site is the most significant threat located less than five miles away. Hazardous substances from this and other local sites can enter the groundwater or soil. In daily life, this means residents must be cautious about private well water and garden soil safety. These pollutants do not go away quickly and require professional monitoring to prevent long-term health issues for local families.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Westbrook faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby industrial contamination. The Highline Products Corp site is the most significant threat located less than five miles away. Hazardous substances from this and other local sites can enter the groundwater or soil. In daily life, this means residents must be cautious about private well water and garden soil safety. These pollutants do not go away quickly and require professional monitoring to prevent long-term health issues for local families.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASLEY LIGHTING/AMF/FOUNDERS GROUP | 110008306993 | 3.97 mi | Active |
| L C DOANE COMPANY | 110002475919 | 4.27 mi | Active |
| VERPLEX COMPANY | 110009334416 | 4.45 mi | Active |
| HIGHLINE PRODUCTS CORP | 110002089267 | 4.87 mi | Active |
| CHESTEL, INC. (CONTEL IPC) | 110009271894 | 5.83 mi | Active |
Action Required
Immediate steps are necessary to ensure residential safety in Westbrook. Residents concerned about property contamination or healthy housing should contact Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven at 203-562-0598 for guidance on environmental remediation and housing assistance. For those interested in local ecological monitoring and community safety, the Bashan Lake Association serves as a primary environmental resource. Additionally, the North Fork Housing Alliance can be reached at 631-477-1070 for further housing support services. Prioritize water testing and soil verification to protect your household from the critical hazards identified at nearby Superfund locations.
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.