Waterbury, CT (06724) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06724

Waterbury, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The area around ZIP code 06724 in Waterbury faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10 out of 10. The Leed-Himmel Industries Superfund site is only one mile away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can leak into the soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or using untreated well water. This site is currently active, meaning the pollution is a serious, ongoing threat to everyone nearby.

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

Leed-Himmel Industries, identified by EPA ID 110001729979, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List. With 27 hazardous sites located within a ten-mile radius, the cumulative environmental pressure is severe. Primary exposure pathways include the inhalation of volatile vapors seeping into basements and the ingestion of contaminants via groundwater plumes. Health risks associated with these unspecified hazardous substances include potential respiratory distress, neurological impacts, and increased long-term cancer risks. The EPA continues to monitor the site to determine the full extent of the chemical migration. To protect your household, implement these three defensive measures. First, install a multi-stage carbon water filtration system to remove potential industrial toxins from your tap water. Second, maintain a shoes-off policy indoors to prevent tracking contaminated industrial soil into living spaces. Third, seal any cracks in your home foundation and improve basement ventilation to mitigate the risk of toxic vapor intrusion from the soil. You should regularly review the EPA site profile for Leed-Himmel Industries to stay informed about cleanup milestones and emergency removal actions that may affect local air quality or soil safety.

Threat Summary

The area around ZIP code 06724 in Waterbury faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10 out of 10. The Leed-Himmel Industries Superfund site is only one mile away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can leak into the soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or using untreated well water. This site is currently active, meaning the pollution is a serious, ongoing threat to everyone nearby.

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

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment by contacting local experts. Contact Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc. (NEST) at 203-753-1896 for assistance with housing safety inspections and environmental health resources. You should also engage with the Brass Center Ltd, a local environmental nonprofit, to learn more about community advocacy regarding the Leed-Himmel Industries cleanup. These organizations provide the necessary support to navigate the risks of living near a critical hazard site. Seek professional soil and water testing if you live within the immediate one-mile radius of the primary contamination source.

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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