Bloomfield, NJ (07003) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07003

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Bloomfield faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of ten out of ten. The nearest Superfund site is located at 35 MLK BLVD, which contains unspecified hazardous substances. Living near these sites means dangerous chemicals might be in the soil or water around you. These toxins can affect your health over time if you breathe them in or touch contaminated dirt. You should be careful when playing outside or gardening in your backyard to avoid contact with pollutants.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
35 MLK BLVD
Distance to Nearest
3.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
53
Sites Within 10 Miles
228
County
Essex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Superfund site at 35 MLK BLVD, identified by EPA ID 110067349630, maintains an active status on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight confirms that unspecified hazardous substances remain on-site, creating potential exposure pathways through groundwater migration, soil vapor intrusion, and windborne dust. Health risks associated with industrial contaminants in this region include respiratory distress, neurological damage, and elevated long-term cancer risks. This location is part of a dense industrial corridor with 53 hazardous sites within five miles, including the nearby Glen Ridge and Montclair/West Orange Radium Sites. Residents must implement three defensive measures to reduce personal risk. First, install high-efficiency particulate air filtration systems to remove indoor airborne contaminants. Second, use certified carbon-activated water filters for all drinking and cooking to mitigate potential groundwater pollutants. Third, remove shoes at every entrance to prevent tracking contaminated outdoor soil into the home. These actions decrease the daily ingestion and inhalation of legacy pollutants while the EPA continues remediation efforts. Regular monitoring of the EPA site database is necessary to track changes in cleanup status or local land-use restrictions that may impact neighborhood safety.

Threat Summary

Bloomfield faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of ten out of ten. The nearest Superfund site is located at 35 MLK BLVD, which contains unspecified hazardous substances. Living near these sites means dangerous chemicals might be in the soil or water around you. These toxins can affect your health over time if you breathe them in or touch contaminated dirt. You should be careful when playing outside or gardening in your backyard to avoid contact with pollutants.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
SUPERB CLEANERS1100041585170.81 miActive
GLEN RIDGE RADIUM SITE1100711008611.94 miActive
MONTCLAIR/WEST ORANGE RADIUM SITE1100711008622.29 miActive
THE LAUNDRY ZONE1100670398222.29 miActive
TRI-CITY CLEANERS1100670398862.32 miActive
R & M CLEANERS1100670398682.33 miActive
L. SONNEBORNS SONS, INC.1100604897792.43 miActive
SCHAIT AND SON DRY CLEANERS, INC.1100041559212.43 miActive
NORGE VILLAGE LAUNDROMAT AND CLEANERS1100147446422.47 miActive
MOLINE KRONBERG CLEANERS1100015439732.57 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss tenant rights and safety protections in high-risk zones. You may also contact Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation to join local environmental advocacy efforts. Residents requiring specialized support should call the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. These organizations provide the necessary resources to navigate the health and housing challenges presented by the high density of Superfund sites and hazardous locations in the Bloomfield area.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Fair Housing Council Of Northern New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ
County Of Bergen, Department Of Human Services, Division Of Senior Services
Hackensack, NJ

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • African Violet And Gesneriad Society Of New JerseyEnvironmental
  • American Friends Of Maggies Centre IncEnvironmental
  • Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit CorporationEnvironmental

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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