Westport, CT (06881) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06881

Westport, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
FAMOUS CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
4.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
1
Sites Within 10 Miles
17
County
Fairfield
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Famous Cleaners site is currently listed with an active status on the National Priorities List. The Environmental Protection Agency identifies unspecified hazardous substances at this location, which often involve volatile organic compounds common in dry cleaning operations. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into buildings and the migration of contaminants through groundwater plumes. These substances pose long-term health risks such as respiratory issues, skin irritation, and potential neurological impacts if left unmitigated. There are 17 hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius of Westport, increasing the cumulative environmental burden on the region. To protect yourself, residents should first install a high-quality water filtration system certified to remove chemical contaminants. Second, perform regular radon and vapor intrusion testing in basements to ensure underground gases are not entering the living space. Third, avoid using private well water for drinking or irrigation unless it has been professionally tested for industrial solvents and heavy metals. Monitoring the EPA ID 110001748583 provides the latest updates on remediation progress and site characterization. Regular local air quality monitoring is also recommended due to the density of industrial sites in the surrounding area.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
FAMOUS CLEANERS1100017485834.91 miActive
ASHLAND CHEMICAL / KYOVA CORPORATION1100092715905.12 miActive
BETHEL LATEX1100092724655.42 miActive
PERKIN – ELMER CORPORATION1100008650295.74 miActive
EMHART FASTENING TEKNOLOGIES1100030155676.18 miActive
WILTON LANDFILL1100092722146.19 miActive
BATCHELDER1100673490606.87 miActive
NORANDA METAL INDUSTRIES1100083065647.02 miActive
RADIAL BEARING1100303819597.07 miActive
WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE1100244249607.12 miActive

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 Verified
Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated
White Plains, CT
Putnam County Housing Corporation
Carmel, CT

Environmental 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.

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