Westport, Connecticut
Westport faces a critical hazard rating of 10.0 due to local pollution. The Famous Cleaners Superfund site is located less than five miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that move through the ground and water. For your daily life, this means chemicals might enter the air you breathe or water used for gardens. Stay informed about local soil and water quality to keep your family safe from invisible environmental dangers in your neighborhood and monitor local health alerts.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Westport faces a critical hazard rating of 10.0 due to local pollution. The Famous Cleaners Superfund site is located less than five miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that move through the ground and water. For your daily life, this means chemicals might enter the air you breathe or water used for gardens. Stay informed about local soil and water quality to keep your family safe from invisible environmental dangers in your neighborhood and monitor local health alerts.
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 proactive steps to secure their living environment and legal rights. Contact Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507 to discuss housing safety and environmental health concerns. This agency provides guidance on residential standards and can assist with housing-related issues stemming from local contamination. Additionally, supporting the Aspetuck Land Trust Inc can help preserve local open spaces and buffer zones that protect the community from industrial encroachment. Staying engaged with these local resources ensures you receive timely information regarding the critical hazard levels identified in the 06881 area and surrounding Fairfield County.
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.