Some portions of Content Brook were accessed, however overgrowth of vegetative brush prevented complete survey of these surface waters. A storm fence, which was situated between the railroad tracks and Richardson Pond was in disrepair and did not prevent approach to Richardson Pond. This surface water body was overrun with marsh weeds and, in all likelihood, would not support recreational aquatic activities such as fishing or swimming. The area surrounding the north, northeastern and southeastern sections of the landfill is predominantly wetlands. The remainder of Iron Horse Park lies to the west of the landfill.
Residential housing is developed immediately south of the landfill, east of Pond street.
The closest nursing home facility is two miles south of the landfill on Boston Street. Most of the drinking water needs of the Billerica residents are served by the Concord River at a point one mile upstream of its juncture with the Middlesex Canal. Four residences located on Gray Street, one quarter of a mile east of the landfill were served by their own private wells. The Town of Tewksbury's drinking water needs are served by several ground water well clusters. The closest of these clusters is located approximately 4,000 feet northeast of the landfill.