Riverside, Connecticut
Riverside faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Stamford Natural Gas Storage Facility is only two miles away and is an active Superfund site. Hazardous substances there can leak into the ground and water. These pollutants might enter your home through the air or pipes. Living near these chemicals means you should not ignore strange smells or discolored water. These toxins can cause serious sickness over time if you are exposed to them every day.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Riverside faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Stamford Natural Gas Storage Facility is only two miles away and is an active Superfund site. Hazardous substances there can leak into the ground and water. These pollutants might enter your home through the air or pipes. Living near these chemicals means you should not ignore strange smells or discolored water. These toxins can cause serious sickness over time if you are exposed to them every day.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAMFORD NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY | 110003007567 | 2.03 mi | Active |
| TIME INC., R & D | 110009334274 | 4.82 mi | Active |
| PORT REFINERY | 110004467559 | 4.89 mi | Active |
| ANDERSON HILL ASBESTOS SITE | 110013799434 | 5.65 mi | Active |
| SCOFIELDTOWN ROAD PARK | 110009334096 | 7.33 mi | Active |
| NORTH CASTLE CLEANERS | 110009271377 | 7.66 mi | Active |
| BRIDGEPORT BRASS (FORMER) | 110009271992 | 8.49 mi | Active |
| WHITE PLAINS MERCURY | 110071099920 | 9.83 mi | Active |
| DONAHUE PROPERTY | 110009272544 | 9.88 mi | Active |
| KING INDUSTRIES, INC. | 110064856204 | 9.96 mi | Active |
Action Required
For immediate assistance regarding environmental health, contact the American Wanderer Foundation or the Aspetuck Land Trust Inc to support local conservation efforts. If your housing safety is at risk due to these contaminants, call Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507. You may also contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for help with housing-related safety issues. These organizations provide the necessary resources to navigate the legal and health challenges posed by the nearby Superfund site and other local hazards like the Port Refinery and Anderson Hill Asbestos Site.
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.