Many New Milford residents weren’t “farm workers,” but still have plausible exposure pathways. Common scenarios we see include:
- Residential and HOA-style landscaping: homeowners, property managers, or lawn services applying weed control on schedules that don’t always match residents’ awareness.
- Secondhand residue: herbicide carried on work boots, gloves, or clothing after yard work—especially when family members share spaces.
- Seasonal maintenance routines: mowing, trimming, or clearing vegetation after an herbicide application where residue may remain on surfaces.
- Commuter-adjacent properties: exposure concerns can arise when properties along busy routes or near utility corridors receive repeated vegetation control.
If you’re trying to figure out whether your situation is legally meaningful, an attorney can help you sort what you remember from what can be documented.


