The ANAMET site is currently active on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110001404613. Investigations have identified unspecified hazardous substances resulting from long-term industrial operations. Primary exposure pathways include the inhalation of contaminated particulate matter and incidental ingestion of groundwater or surface soil. Long-term exposure to these industrial toxins increases the risk of respiratory illness, organ damage, and various cancers. Waterbury Button Co Fire and Krodel Foundry contribute to the cumulative toxic load in the 06706 area. To reduce personal risk, residents should follow these defensive measures: First, use high-efficiency particulate air filters within the home to capture migrating industrial dust. Second, avoid all contact with soil in the immediate vicinity of the ANAMET and Ansonia Copper & Brass sites. Third, utilize certified water filtration systems that meet NSF/ANSI standards for chemical removal if using local well water. Regulatory oversight continues as the EPA monitors the migration of hazardous plumes toward residential zones. Frequent testing of local air quality is necessary to track the impact of the 25 hazardous sites located within a five-mile radius.