// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site |
| Operator / Branch | Various / EPA |
| Host County | Bristol County MA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
New Bedford Harbor is one of the most PCB-contaminated sites in the US from decades of electrical capacitor manufacturing. Over 20,000 pounds of PCBs contaminate harbor sediments. The site affects the fishing industry that has supported New Bedford for centuries and poses ongoing bioaccumulation risks through seafood consumption.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
New Bedford residents and regional seafood consumers face ongoing PCB exposure risk through fish and shellfish. The harbor supports a major commercial fishing fleet whose catch enters the food supply.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Commercial fishing restrictions remain in parts of the harbor. Bristol County residents should follow EPA fish consumption advisories for New Bedford Harbor.