Wolcott, CT (06716) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06716

Wolcott, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Wolcott faces a critical 10.0 hazard rating because of heavy industrial pollution. The ANAMET Superfund site is only 4.7 miles away and holds dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can leak into the ground and reach your drinking water or the air inside your home. With 62 hazardous sites nearby, the risk of touching or breathing in toxins is very high. This means everyday things like playing outside or drinking tap water could eventually make people sick.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ANAMET
Distance to Nearest
4.7 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
24
Sites Within 10 Miles
62
County
New Haven
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The ANAMET facility, EPA ID 110001404613, maintains an active status on the National Priorities List. Regulatory data indicates the site contains hazardous substances that threaten local aquifers and soil integrity. Exposure pathways include the ingestion of contaminated groundwater and the inhalation of vapors from volatile organic compounds originating at nearby industrial locations such as Kras Tool & Machine Company. These pollutants are linked to long-term neurological damage and organ failure. To defend against these threats, residents must take specific precautions. First, utilize a multi-stage water filtration system certified to remove heavy metals and industrial solvents. Second, maintain a shoes-off policy indoors to prevent tracking contaminated exterior soil into living spaces. Third, seal basement cracks to mitigate the risk of vapor intrusion from underground chemical plumes. The EPA continues to oversee remediation, but the high density of surrounding sites like Waterbury Heat Treating increases the cumulative toxic load on the environment. Residents should regularly check the EPA site database for updates on containment milestones and new findings regarding specific chemical concentrations in the 06716 area.

Threat Summary

Wolcott faces a critical 10.0 hazard rating because of heavy industrial pollution. The ANAMET Superfund site is only 4.7 miles away and holds dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can leak into the ground and reach your drinking water or the air inside your home. With 62 hazardous sites nearby, the risk of touching or breathing in toxins is very high. This means everyday things like playing outside or drinking tap water could eventually make people sick.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
TOWN & COUNTRY CLEANERS (FORMER)1100711005730.34 miActive
KRAS TOOL & MACHINE COMPANY1100092715540.37 miActive
MAUR-MEL AUTOMATICS1100710997880.39 miActive
PAR FINISHING1100006109911.64 miActive
WATERBURY HEAT TREATING1100710997901.81 miActive
NUTMEG VALLEY ROAD1100093289041.87 miActive
ELECTRO POWER, INC.1100061793491.91 miActive
PF INDUSTRIES1100024832871.91 miActive
LINE MANUFACTURING, INC.1100710997911.94 miActive
MAILLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY1100061874011.97 miActive

Action Required

Residents should contact Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc. at 203-753-1896 for guidance on property safety and environmental health resources. This agency provides support for families living near high-risk zones like the ANAMET site. Additionally, community members can engage with the Bioplanning Institute Inc to understand local ecological impacts and conservation efforts. Immediate action is necessary to secure lead-safe housing and verify the integrity of local land use. Do not delay in seeking professional assessments of your residence to ensure your living environment meets safety standards despite the critical hazard score.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Urban League Of Greater Hartford, Inc.
Hartford, CT
Neighborhood Housing Services Of Waterbury, Inc.
Nest, CT

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • Bantam Lake Protective Association IncorporatedEnvironmental
  • Bioplanning Institute IncEnvironmental
  • Brass Center LtdEnvironmental

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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