Washingtonville, New York
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Washingtonville faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Orange County Sanitary Landfill is only 3.2 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the ground or move through the air around your home. For your daily life, this means the water you drink or the soil in your yard might carry hidden risks. You must be careful about touching dirt or drinking unfiltered well water to protect your health.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Rockland Housing Action Coalition at 845-708-5799 for assistance with housing safety and environmental health resources. You can also reach out to The Preservation Company at 914-595-2692 for guidance on maintaining a safe home near hazardous zones. For technical environmental data, engage with local nonprofits like Accelerating Circularity Inc to learn about regional waste management. Testing your private well water for heavy metals and volatile organic compounds is a necessary step for all households within five miles of the landfill.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
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.