Bridgeport, CT (06610) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06610

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Bridgeport is facing a critical environmental hazard level of 10.0 out of 10. The A. H. Nilson Machine Company is the nearest active Superfund site. Hazardous substances at this location can enter your air, water, and soil. Living near these industrial zones means you must be careful about breathing dust or touching dirt outside. Dangerous chemicals can cause long-term health problems for families. With 18 toxic sites within five miles, the cumulative pollution threat to your daily health is severe.

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
4.8 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
18
Sites Within 10 Miles
32
County
Fairfield
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The A. H. Nilson Machine Company site is currently listed as active on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110009334666. The site contains unspecified hazardous substances that require long-term remedial action. Exposure pathways include the inhalation of contaminated particulates, ingestion of groundwater, and direct dermal contact with polluted soil. These contaminants pose significant health risks, including potential respiratory issues, neurological damage, and increased cancer risks over prolonged exposure periods. Residents should review the full cleanup status via the EPA profile for site 110009334666. To minimize exposure, you must implement three specific defensive measures. First, use high-efficiency particulate air filters in all home ventilation systems to trap airborne pollutants. Second, avoid consuming any vegetables grown in local soil without verified testing and the use of raised beds with clean imported topsoil. Third, remove shoes before entering your residence to prevent tracking contaminated industrial dust into living areas. With 18 hazardous sites located within a five-mile radius, including the D Addario Property and Stratford Landfill, the regional environmental burden is exceptionally high. Continuous monitoring of local water quality reports is necessary to ensure safety from chemical leaching into municipal or private systems.

Threat Summary

Bridgeport is facing a critical environmental hazard level of 10.0 out of 10. The A. H. Nilson Machine Company is the nearest active Superfund site. Hazardous substances at this location can enter your air, water, and soil. Living near these industrial zones means you must be careful about breathing dust or touching dirt outside. Dangerous chemicals can cause long-term health problems for families. With 18 toxic sites within five miles, the cumulative pollution threat to your daily health is severe.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
D'ADDARIO PROPERTY1100711002272.1 miActive
RAYBESTOS MEMORIAL FIELD PARKING AREA1100711002242.1 miActive
STRATFORD INDUSTRIAL PARK1100711003182.1 miActive
STRATFORD LANDFILL AREA1100711002262.1 miActive
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING1100003170692.32 miActive
SPADA'S ROTARY SHOP1100710997992.45 miActive
REYNOLDS ALUMINUM BUILDING PROD COMPANY1100030075582.55 miActive
HOUSATONIC BOAT CLUB1100711002252.73 miActive
RAYMARK INDUSTRIES1100006109192.75 miActive
MORGAN FRANCIS COMPANY (FLEET TOOL)1100710997873.08 miActive

Action Required

Residents must contact local organizations for environmental advocacy and housing assistance. Reach out to the Ash Creek Conservation Association Inc or Greater Bridgeport Communityenterprises Inc – Gbce to learn about local pollution monitoring and community safety initiatives. For housing concerns related to environmental safety and property standards, contact the HUD-approved agency Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc. (NEST) at 203-753-1896. Alternatively, you can reach Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven at 203-562-0598. These agencies provide guidance on safe housing practices and can help you navigate the risks associated with living near high-density Superfund zones in zip code 06610.

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
  • Ash Creek Conservation Association IncEnvironmental
  • Citizens For EastonEnvironmental
  • Greater Bridgeport Communityenterprises Inc – GbceEnvironmental

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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