Stamford, Connecticut
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS CLEANERS | 110001748583 | 4.91 mi | Active |
| ASHLAND CHEMICAL / KYOVA CORPORATION | 110009271590 | 5.12 mi | Active |
| BETHEL LATEX | 110009272465 | 5.42 mi | Active |
| PERKIN – ELMER CORPORATION | 110000865029 | 5.74 mi | Active |
| EMHART FASTENING TEKNOLOGIES | 110003015567 | 6.18 mi | Active |
| WILTON LANDFILL | 110009272214 | 6.19 mi | Active |
| BATCHELDER | 110067349060 | 6.87 mi | Active |
| NORANDA METAL INDUSTRIES | 110008306564 | 7.02 mi | Active |
| RADIAL BEARING | 110030381959 | 7.07 mi | Active |
| WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | 110024424960 | 7.12 mi | Active |
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 VerifiedEnvironmental 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.