Stamford, CT (06907) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06907

Stamford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The Scofieldtown Road Park site makes this area very dangerous, earning a maximum hazard score of 10.0. This Superfund site contains hazardous substances that can move through the ground and water near your home. These chemicals are not visible but can harm your health if you breathe or touch them. Daily life in this area requires extra caution because the soil and water might be poisoned. You must stay away from restricted zones to avoid long-term sickness.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
SCOFIELDTOWN ROAD PARK
Distance to Nearest
3.8 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
3
Sites Within 10 Miles
16
County
Fairfield
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Scofieldtown Road Park site, EPA ID 110009334096, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List. Environmental assessments indicate the presence of unspecified hazardous substances that pose significant health risks through multiple exposure pathways. Contaminants may migrate from the primary site into local groundwater or through soil vapor intrusion into nearby residential structures. Long-term exposure to these substances can lead to chronic respiratory issues, neurological damage, or increased cancer risks. Federal regulators continue to monitor the area for plume migration and soil stability. To mitigate personal risk, residents should implement three specific defensive measures. First, install a certified high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration system to reduce indoor air contaminants. Second, utilize only bottled or carbon-filtered water for drinking and cooking until professional testing confirms well water safety. Third, maintain a physical barrier such as mulch or clean topsoil over any bare earth in your yard to prevent direct contact with potentially contaminated dust. Regular review of EPA progress reports is necessary as cleanup efforts evolve. The proximity of other hazardous locations, including the Time Inc. R&D facility less than one mile away, compounds the regional cumulative risk.

Threat Summary

The Scofieldtown Road Park site makes this area very dangerous, earning a maximum hazard score of 10.0. This Superfund site contains hazardous substances that can move through the ground and water near your home. These chemicals are not visible but can harm your health if you breathe or touch them. Daily life in this area requires extra caution because the soil and water might be poisoned. You must stay away from restricted zones to avoid long-term sickness.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
TIME INC., R & D1100093342740.96 miActive
STAMFORD NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY1100030075673.34 miActive
SCOFIELDTOWN ROAD PARK1100093340963.79 miActive
BRIDGEPORT BRASS (FORMER)1100092719925.06 miActive
NORTH CASTLE CLEANERS1100092713776.01 miActive
KELLOGG-DEERING WELL FIELD1100608494626.21 miActive
DONAHUE PROPERTY1100092725446.51 miActive
KING INDUSTRIES, INC.1100648562046.52 miActive
NORTHEAST UTILITIES1100093345596.79 miActive
SPERRY SEMICONDUCTOR1100093287086.86 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and legal standing. Contact the Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc to learn about local soil health and environmental conservation efforts in Stamford. For assistance regarding property safety and housing rights in the wake of these critical hazards, reach out to Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507. This agency provides guidance on navigating environmental risks in residential areas. Alternatively, you may contact Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City at 212-519-2500 for additional urban housing support and safety resources relevant to this high-risk zone.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated
White Plains, CT
Neighborhood Housing Services Of New York City
Nhs Of Nyc, 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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