Bethany, CT (06524) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06524

Bethany, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Bethany faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to several nearby industrial waste sites. The Beacon Heights Landfill, located just two miles away, is an active Superfund site containing hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the local groundwater and soil over time. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about well water quality and avoid soil contact near old industrial zones. High scores indicate a serious need for community awareness and environmental testing.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
BEACON HEIGHTS LANDFILL
Distance to Nearest
2.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
5
Sites Within 10 Miles
39
County
New Haven
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Beacon Heights Landfill (EPA ID: 110071100222) remains an active site on the National Priorities List. Historical operations involved the disposal of industrial wastes, leading to potential contamination of soil and groundwater. Primary exposure pathways include the ingestion of contaminated water from private wells and the inhalation of volatile organic compounds that may migrate through soil gas. Long-term exposure to these hazardous substances is linked to increased risks of chronic organ damage and various cancers. To protect your household, you must first conduct regular laboratory testing of your private well water for heavy metals and volatile organic compounds. Second, install a high-grade carbon filtration system at the point of entry to mitigate chemical concentrations. Third, maintain awareness of local land-use restrictions to avoid contact with potentially contaminated surface soil near the landfill boundary or nearby sites like Betkoski’s Dump. Detailed cleanup records and monitoring data are available through the EPA Superfund site database. The density of five hazardous sites within a five-mile radius necessitates a proactive approach to environmental safety to reduce cumulative exposure risks for all residents in the 06524 ZIP code.

Threat Summary

Bethany faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to several nearby industrial waste sites. The Beacon Heights Landfill, located just two miles away, is an active Superfund site containing hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the local groundwater and soil over time. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about well water quality and avoid soil contact near old industrial zones. High scores indicate a serious need for community awareness and environmental testing.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
BETKOSKI'S DUMP1100711003191.9 miActive
BEACON HEIGHTS LANDFILL1100711002222.04 miActive
ZOLLO DRUM COMPANY1100030183503.5 miActive
SEYMOUR SPECIALTY WIRE1100304215864.43 miActive
ELECTROLUX1100092726424.53 miActive
LAUREL PARK LANDFILL1100092723495.16 miActive
WILBUR CROSS COMMONS BUSINESS PARK1100091630385.66 miActive
KALADISH WASTE DISPOSAL1100092720635.73 miActive
EDWARD E RUSSELL COMPANY1100024964335.97 miActive
LEED-HIMMEL INDUSTRIES1100017299796.28 miActive

Action Required

Residents should contact local environmental organizations like 10000 Hawks Inc or the Bethany Community Garden Inc to discuss community-led monitoring and conservation efforts. For those concerned about property safety and housing stability in high-hazard zones, technical assistance is available. Contact Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven at 203-562-0598 for guidance on healthy homes and environmental safety. Alternatively, the Urban League of Greater Hartford can be reached at 860-527-0147 for housing-related support. Immediate action includes verifying your water source and consulting these agencies to ensure your living environment meets safety standards.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc.
Hartford, CT
Neighborhood Housing Services Of New Haven
New Haven, CT

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • 10000 Hawks IncEnvironmental
  • 36 Tower Lane IncEnvironmental
  • Bethany Community Garden 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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