Wilton, CT (06897) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06897

Wilton, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Wilton faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The Dip and Strip Superfund site is a major concern located only 4.2 miles away. While the exact chemicals are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, they can still enter your water or soil. These pollutants can affect your health over a long time if you are not careful. Living near fifteen different hazardous sites means you must pay close attention to local air and water quality reports.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
DIP & STRIP
Distance to Nearest
4.2 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
6
Sites Within 10 Miles
15
County
Fairfield
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Dip and Strip facility, identified by EPA ID 110009334256, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight confirms the presence of hazardous substances that require long-term remediation efforts. Primary exposure pathways for residents in the 06897 area include groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion from legacy industrial operations at the Wilton Landfill and Perkin Elmer locations. Health risks associated with these environments include respiratory issues and potential long-term organ damage from chronic low-level exposure to volatile organic compounds. To mitigate these risks, residents should implement specific defensive measures. First, install a high-grade activated carbon water filtration system to capture chemical runoff. Second, utilize HEPA air purifiers to reduce the inhalation of particulate matter or vapors originating from nearby brownfields. Third, conduct professional soil testing before gardening or landscaping to ensure heavy metal concentrations are within safe limits. These actions reduce the direct impact of local contamination. Continuous monitoring of the EPA site status is necessary as cleanup activities progress through different phases of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The high concentration of fifteen sites within a ten-mile radius increases the cumulative risk profile for local inhabitants.

Threat Summary

Wilton faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The Dip and Strip Superfund site is a major concern located only 4.2 miles away. While the exact chemicals are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, they can still enter your water or soil. These pollutants can affect your health over a long time if you are not careful. Living near fifteen different hazardous sites means you must pay close attention to local air and water quality reports.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
WILTON LANDFILL1100092722141.72 miActive
WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE1100244249602.11 miActive
PERKIN ELMER CORPORATION1100174420613.13 miActive
PERKIN ELMER CHROM DIVISION1100007868553.63 miActive
DIP & STRIP1100093342564.24 miActive
SPERRY SEMICONDUCTOR1100093287084.84 miActive
MATHEIS COURT PROPERTY1100710998005.16 miActive
KELLOGG-DEERING WELL FIELD1100608494625.48 miActive
NORTHEAST UTILITIES1100093345597.05 miActive
KING INDUSTRIES, INC.1100648562047.18 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Aspetuck Land Trust Inc or the Better Planet Fund to learn about local conservation and land safety initiatives in Wilton. For those concerned about the impact of environmental hazards on property values or housing safety, contact Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507. Alternatively, reach out to the Putnam County Housing Corporation at 845-225-8493 for guidance on safe housing standards. Prioritize professional environmental inspections to document any specific site risks to your immediate residence and ensure your family remains protected from local contaminants.

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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