Stamford, CT (06902) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06902

Stamford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The environmental hazard level for Stamford ZIP 06902 is critical, scoring 10.0 out of 10. The Stamford Natural Gas Storage Facility sits just 1.4 miles from your area. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and air. In your daily life, this means toxic chemicals might be present in local dust or groundwater. These materials are dangerous because they can enter your body without you seeing or smelling them, posing a serious long-term safety risk.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
STAMFORD NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY
Distance to Nearest
1.4 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
2
Sites Within 10 Miles
15
County
Fairfield
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Stamford Natural Gas Storage Facility (EPA ID 110003007567) is currently listed with an active National Priorities List status. This means federal authorities are monitoring the location due to unspecified hazardous substances. Exposure pathways primarily include vapor intrusion, where gaseous contaminants seep into basements, and the ingestion of contaminated groundwater. Within a ten-mile radius, there are fifteen identified hazardous sites, including the Time Inc. R&D facility and Scofieldtown Road Park. These concentrations increase the cumulative risk of heavy metal exposure and respiratory issues. To protect your health, you should implement three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-quality HEPA air filtration system to capture contaminated dust particles. Second, utilize a certified carbon-block water filter for all drinking and cooking water to mitigate chemical ingestion. Third, maintain a shoes-off policy inside the home to prevent tracking outdoor soil and pollutants into living spaces. Continuous monitoring of the EPA site database is necessary to track remediation progress and updated contaminant profiles. Long-term exposure to these industrial byproducts is linked to developmental delays, organ damage, and various cancers. Residents must remain vigilant as the cleanup process for active Superfund sites often spans several decades.

Threat Summary

The environmental hazard level for Stamford ZIP 06902 is critical, scoring 10.0 out of 10. The Stamford Natural Gas Storage Facility sits just 1.4 miles from your area. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and air. In your daily life, this means toxic chemicals might be present in local dust or groundwater. These materials are dangerous because they can enter your body without you seeing or smelling them, posing a serious long-term safety risk.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
STAMFORD NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY1100030075671.4 miActive
TIME INC., R & D1100093342742.32 miActive
SCOFIELDTOWN ROAD PARK1100093340965.61 miActive
BRIDGEPORT BRASS (FORMER)1100092719926.03 miActive
PORT REFINERY1100044675597.08 miActive
NORTH CASTLE CLEANERS1100092713777.09 miActive
DONAHUE PROPERTY1100092725447.45 miActive
KING INDUSTRIES, INC.1100648562047.52 miActive
KELLOGG-DEERING WELL FIELD1100608494627.61 miActive
ANDERSON HILL ASBESTOS SITE1100137994347.62 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact local environmental and housing resources for safety testing. For information on local environmental health, reach out to the Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc or the Cove Island Park Conservancy. If you are concerned about housing safety or environmental displacement near the Superfund site, contact Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507. You may also contact Long Island Housing Services, Incorporated at 631-567-5111 for professional guidance. These organizations provide the necessary support to navigate living near a critical hazard zone and help you understand your legal rights as a local resident.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated
White Plains, CT
Long Island Housing Services, Incorporated
Bohemia, CT

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • Bartlett Arboretum Association IncEnvironmental
  • Chatham Rock Island IncEnvironmental
  • Cove Island Park ConservancyEnvironmental

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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