Stamford, CT (06927) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06927

Stamford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

Stamford faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby industrial contamination. The Famous Cleaners Superfund site is located less than five miles from your area. While officials labeled the contaminants as unspecified hazardous substances, these chemicals can leak into the ground and water over time. This means you must be careful about what is in your soil and tap water. Local pollution affects your air quality and the safety of the land where you live.

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, currently holds an active status on the National Priorities List. Within a ten-mile radius, seventeen hazardous locations exist, including Ashland Chemical and Bethel Latex. Exposure pathways primarily involve groundwater infiltration and soil vapor intrusion, where volatile chemicals enter buildings through foundation cracks. Long-term health risks from unspecified hazardous substances include respiratory issues, skin irritation, and potential organ damage depending on chemical concentrations. To mitigate risk, residents should install high-quality carbon water filtration systems to remove chemical particulates. Second, seal basement floors and walls with vapor barriers to block toxic gases from entering the home. Third, conduct professional indoor air quality testing to ensure no industrial vapors have accumulated in living spaces. Monitoring the EPA’s progress on these active sites is essential for understanding local contamination plumes. These defensive measures reduce direct contact with pollutants moving through the local environment.

Threat Summary

Stamford faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby industrial contamination. The Famous Cleaners Superfund site is located less than five miles from your area. While officials labeled the contaminants as unspecified hazardous substances, these chemicals can leak into the ground and water over time. This means you must be careful about what is in your soil and tap water. Local pollution affects your air quality and the safety of the land where you live.

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 local hazards. Contact the Cove Island Park Conservancy to learn about local soil and water health initiatives. For those concerned about the safety of their current residence or seeking safer housing alternatives, contact Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507. This agency provides counseling on housing rights and safety standards. Additionally, the Putnam County Housing Corporation can be reached at 845-225-8493 for assistance with housing quality inspections and relocation resources in the Stamford region.

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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