Stamford, CT (06920) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06920

Stamford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Stamford residents face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Famous Cleaners site is located less than five miles away and is currently listed as an active threat. This location contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local soil and well water. These chemicals can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed to them over many years.

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, identified by EPA ID 110001748583, is currently on the National Priorities List with an active status. This classification indicates that the federal government considers the location a significant threat to human health or the environment requiring long-term remedial action. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into residential basements and the leaching of hazardous substances into local groundwater systems. While specific contaminants are listed as unspecified, dry cleaning facilities typically involve perchloroethylene or other volatile organic compounds. These substances are linked to respiratory issues, neurological damage, and increased cancer risks upon chronic exposure. Regulatory oversight involves ongoing monitoring to prevent the migration of toxins into the surrounding 4.9-mile radius. To mitigate personal risk, residents should implement three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-quality carbon filtration system for all drinking water to catch chemical residues. Second, utilize a radon or vapor mitigation system if your home is near the plume to prevent indoor air contamination. Third, avoid gardening in native soil without testing for heavy metals or chemical runoff. There are 17 total hazardous sites within 10 miles, including Ashland Chemical and Bethel Latex, necessitating heightened vigilance regarding regional environmental quality.

Threat Summary

Stamford residents face a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Famous Cleaners site is located less than five miles away and is currently listed as an active threat. This location contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local soil and well water. These chemicals can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed to them over many years.

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 immediate steps to secure their living environment against these critical hazards. Contact the Cove Island Park Conservancy to learn about local soil and water conservation efforts in Stamford. For those concerned about the impact of these toxins on housing safety or seeking relocation assistance, contact Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507. This agency provides guidance on housing rights and safety standards in the region. You may also contact the Putnam County Housing Corporation at 845-225-8493 for additional resources regarding healthy homes and environmental safety in the greater Stamford area.

HUD Housing Counseling

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