Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury residents face a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0. The Famous Cleaners Superfund site is less than five miles away and is currently active on the National Priority List. While contaminants are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, these chemicals often soak into the ground and pollute local water or air. This means you must be careful about what is in your soil and drinking water to avoid getting sick from long-term exposure to industrial waste.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Danbury residents face a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0. The Famous Cleaners Superfund site is less than five miles away and is currently active on the National Priority List. While contaminants are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, these chemicals often soak into the ground and pollute local water or air. This means you must be careful about what is in your soil and drinking water to avoid getting sick from long-term exposure to industrial waste.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS CLEANERS | 110001748583 | 4.91 mi | Active |
| ASHLAND CHEMICAL / KYOVA CORPORATION | 110009271590 | 5.12 mi | Active |
| BETHEL LATEX | 110009272465 | 5.42 mi | Active |
| PERKIN – ELMER CORPORATION | 110000865029 | 5.74 mi | Active |
| EMHART FASTENING TEKNOLOGIES | 110003015567 | 6.18 mi | Active |
| WILTON LANDFILL | 110009272214 | 6.19 mi | Active |
| BATCHELDER | 110067349060 | 6.87 mi | Active |
| NORANDA METAL INDUSTRIES | 110008306564 | 7.02 mi | Active |
| RADIAL BEARING | 110030381959 | 7.07 mi | Active |
| WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | 110024424960 | 7.12 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Aspetuck Land Trust Inc to learn about local land conservation and soil health initiatives in the Danbury area. For those concerned about how environmental hazards affect their housing safety or property value, reach out to Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507. Alternatively, contact the Putnam County Housing Corporation at 845-225-8493 for guidance on safe housing resources. These organizations provide the necessary support to navigate the risks associated with living near high-density Superfund zones and help ensure your family remains protected.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental Organizations
IRS Verified- American Wanderer FoundationEnvironmental
- Aspetuck Land Trust IncEnvironmental
- Better Planet FundEnvironmental
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.