Stamford, CT (06928) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 06928

Stamford, Connecticut

Score: 10/10

The Famous Cleaners site in your area has a critical hazard score of 10.0. This means the soil or water nearby may contain dangerous chemicals that do not belong there. These unspecified hazardous substances can stay in the ground for a long time. They might affect your local environment or the safety of your water. Because the site is active on the national priority list, you must stay aware of official warnings about local land and water use.

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 an active site on the National Priorities List. Environmental investigations focus on unspecified hazardous substances typically associated with industrial cleaning processes. Primary exposure pathways include the migration of contaminants through groundwater plumes and soil vapor intrusion into nearby structures. Health risks associated with such sites often involve long-term respiratory issues, nervous system damage, or increased cancer risks depending on the specific chemicals present. There are 17 hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius, including Ashland Chemical and Bethel Latex, complicating the regional groundwater profile. To reduce personal risk, residents should follow three defensive measures. First, install a high-quality carbon filtration system for all household tap water to capture volatile organic compounds. Second, ensure basements are properly ventilated or sealed to prevent soil gases from accumulating indoors. Third, avoid gardening in native soil without first conducting a professional heavy metal and chemical screening. Current regulatory documents regarding the cleanup progress are available through the EPA site profile for Famous Cleaners. Constant monitoring of local air and water quality reports is necessary as remediation efforts continue.

Threat Summary

The Famous Cleaners site in your area has a critical hazard score of 10.0. This means the soil or water nearby may contain dangerous chemicals that do not belong there. These unspecified hazardous substances can stay in the ground for a long time. They might affect your local environment or the safety of your water. Because the site is active on the national priority list, you must stay aware of official warnings about local land and water use.

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 proactive steps to secure their living environment and legal rights. Contact Westchester Residential Opportunities, Incorporated at 914-428-4507 for guidance on housing safety and tenant protections related to environmental hazards. If you require assistance in Putnam County, call the Putnam County Housing Corporation at 845-225-8493. For local environmental data and conservation support, engage with the Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc or the Cove Island Park Conservancy. These organizations provide resources for understanding local land safety. Document all health concerns and property issues to ensure you are represented in future cleanup discussions.

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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