Waterbury, CT (06723) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06723

Waterbury, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The Leed-Himmel Industries site is a major environmental threat to Waterbury. With a hazard score of 10.0, this area is considered critical for toxic exposure. Hazardous substances at this site can seep into the ground or travel through dust in the air. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about contact with local soil and water. Residents should avoid playing in vacant industrial lots or using well water until the EPA confirms the area is safe.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
LEED-HIMMEL INDUSTRIES
Distance to Nearest
1.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
5
Sites Within 10 Miles
27
County
New Haven
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Leed-Himmel Industries site, EPA ID 110001729979, is currently an active site on the National Priorities List. Cleanup operations are ongoing to address unspecified hazardous substances found within the facility grounds. Primary exposure pathways include the inhalation of contaminated dust particles and the ingestion of groundwater or surface water runoff from the industrial zone. Chronic exposure to these hazardous substances may lead to long-term respiratory issues, skin irritation, or more severe systemic health failures depending on the concentration levels. To minimize personal risk, residents should implement three defensive measures. First, use high-quality HEPA air filtration systems indoors to capture migrating industrial particulates. Second, switch to bottled or filtered water if your property relies on private wells located within a two-mile radius of the site. Third, remove shoes before entering your home to prevent the tracking of potentially contaminated exterior soil into living spaces. Ongoing monitoring by the EPA is necessary to determine the full extent of the plume and its impact on the twenty-seven other documented sites within ten miles of this location. Compliance with local health advisories regarding soil contact in the nearby Newhall Street Field and Pine Swamp areas is essential.

Threat Summary

The Leed-Himmel Industries site is a major environmental threat to Waterbury. With a hazard score of 10.0, this area is considered critical for toxic exposure. Hazardous substances at this site can seep into the ground or travel through dust in the air. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about contact with local soil and water. Residents should avoid playing in vacant industrial lots or using well water until the EPA confirms the area is safe.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
LEED-HIMMEL INDUSTRIES1100017299791 miActive
PINE SWAMP (OLIN CORPORATION)1100289385311.25 miActive
WILBUR CROSS COMMONS BUSINESS PARK1100091630381.83 miActive
NEWHALL STREET FIELD1100093496501.86 miActive
MOSS AMERICAN, INC. (SCHIAVONNE PROPERTY)1100093287803.23 miActive
PERO PROPERTY1100711009165.31 miActive
VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM1100456812955.83 miActive
EDWARD E RUSSELL COMPANY1100024964336.05 miActive
U.S. COAST GUARD STATION, NEW HAVEN1100303651016.59 miActive
BETKOSKI'S DUMP1100711003197.18 miActive

Action Required

Immediate action is necessary to protect your household and property values. Residents should contact the Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc. (NEST) at 203-753-1896 for guidance on safe housing and community advocacy. This agency provides resources for those living near hazardous zones. Additionally, the Brass Center Ltd serves as a local environmental resource for community health information. For residents requiring legal or relocation assistance due to environmental hazards, contact the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven at 203-562-0598. Stay informed by requesting updated soil and water testing reports from the EPA regarding the Leed-Himmel site.

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
  • 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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