Carteret, NJ (07008) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07008

Carteret, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Carteret, New Jersey, carries a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to extreme industrial density. The American Cyanamid LF Carteret Superfund site is located only 1.5 miles away and contains hazardous substances. For your daily life, this means a higher risk of coming into contact with pollutants in the air or soil. With 29 hazardous sites within five miles, the cumulative risk is very high. You must remain alert to local environmental warnings to protect your health.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AMERICAN CYANAMID LF CARTERET
Distance to Nearest
1.5 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
29
Sites Within 10 Miles
113
County
Middlesex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

SECTION 2 – REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The American Cyanamid LF Carteret site, EPA ID 110009300915, is currently an active site on the National Priorities List. Regulatory documentation confirms the presence of hazardous substances that require ongoing monitoring and remediation. Exposure pathways in this region include the inhalation of airborne industrial particulates and potential contact with contaminated groundwater or soil. Health risks associated with these pathways include respiratory issues and long-term toxicity. Residents should track the American Cyanamid LF Carteret site via the EPA’s official database for cleanup progress updates. To reduce personal risk, implement three defensive measures. First, use high-quality HEPA air purifiers indoors to filter industrial dust. Second, use a certified water filtration system to mitigate potential groundwater contaminants. Third, avoid disturbing soil in areas adjacent to the Kinder Morgan and GATX terminals to prevent the spread of legacy pollutants. These steps are necessary because the high density of 113 sites within ten miles creates a complex environment where multiple contaminants may overlap, increasing the overall threat to public safety.

Threat Summary

SECTION 1 – THREAT SUMMARY Carteret, New Jersey, carries a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to extreme industrial density. The American Cyanamid LF Carteret Superfund site is located only 1.5 miles away and contains hazardous substances. For your daily life, this means a higher risk of coming into contact with pollutants in the air or soil. With 29 hazardous sites within five miles, the cumulative risk is very high. You must remain alert to local environmental warnings to protect your health.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
CARTERET ABANDONED TRAILER1100710619281.03 miActive
ICL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LP1100003180041.11 miActive
KINDER MORGAN1100702203931.22 miActive
GATX TERMINALS CORPORATION – CARTERET TERMINAL1100005565041.37 miActive
AMERICAN CYANAMID LF CARTERET1100093009151.48 miActive
CHEVRON USA INC1100711001571.49 miActive
TEXAS EASTERN GAS PIPELINE1100711010261.76 miActive
LCP CHEMICALS INC.1100295828412.12 miActive
CHELSEA TERM (POSITIVE CHEM)1100093029042.44 miActive
WARWICK LABORATORIES INC1100015409942.53 miActive

Action Required

SECTION 3 – ACTION REQUIRED Residents should immediately engage with local resources to address environmental and housing concerns. Contact Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation to participate in local environmental advocacy. If you have concerns about how these hazards affect your living conditions, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for guidance on housing rights. Senior citizens seeking specialized assistance regarding environmental health risks should call the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. Taking these actions ensures you have professional support in navigating this critical hazard zone.

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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