Boonton, NJ (07005) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07005

Boonton, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Boonton has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The Aeropanel Corporation site is only two miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can get into the dirt, air, and water around your home. For your daily life, this means you must avoid touching soil near industrial areas and only drink water that has been properly treated. With 17 hazardous sites within five miles, staying alert is the best way to keep your family safe.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AEROPANEL CORPORATION
Distance to Nearest
2.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
17
Sites Within 10 Miles
76
County
Morris
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

SECTION 2 – REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The Aeropanel Corporation site, EPA ID 110000837088, remains an active location on the National Priorities List. The primary contaminants are classified as unspecified hazardous substances, which often include volatile organic compounds or heavy metals. Exposure pathways for Boonton residents include vapor intrusion into basements, contaminated groundwater migration, and direct contact with legacy industrial soil. Health risks associated with these categories involve long-term respiratory issues, neurological damage, and increased cancer risks depending on the specific chemical concentrations. The EPA monitors this site to contain toxins and prevent further spread into the local aquifer. To defend your health, first install a high-quality carbon water filtration system to remove potential chemical runoff. Second, use a vapor barrier or radon mitigation system in your basement to block toxic fumes from the soil. Third, remove shoes before entering your home to prevent tracking industrial dust into living spaces. Regularly check the EPA website for updates on the cleanup progress at the Aeropanel Corporation and nearby locations like Pepe Field and Synthatron Corp. Vigilance is necessary given the high density of 76 hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius of the 07005 area.

Threat Summary

SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Boonton has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The Aeropanel Corporation site is only two miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can get into the dirt, air, and water around your home. For your daily life, this means you must avoid touching soil near industrial areas and only drink water that has been properly treated. With 17 hazardous sites within five miles, staying alert is the best way to keep your family safe.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
PEPE FIELD1100093000961.08 miActive
JOHANSON MANUF CO1100711002311.42 miActive
FORMER AUTO VALET INC.1100670396441.9 miActive
SYNTHATRON CORP1100015357591.9 miActive
FORMER CLEANSE-O-MATIC1100670398131.96 miActive
AEROPANEL CORPORATION1100008370882.05 miActive
GOTTHELF KNITTING MILLS1100416220182.07 miActive
ROUTE 287 DUMP SITE1100435714172.14 miActive
MAROTTA SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS1100093483492.4 miActive
B & V TAILORING AND CLEANING1100711008682.82 miActive

Action Required

SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Immediate action is required to secure your living environment. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss your rights regarding environmental safety and housing quality. If you are a senior resident, call the Bergen County Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for specialized health assistance. You should also reach out to Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation to join local environmental advocacy efforts. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to these agencies to ensure your community receives the necessary cleanup resources.

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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