Clifton, NJ (07013) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07013

Clifton, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Clifton faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Abrachem Chemical Superfund site sits less than four miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. Because this area has over fifty contaminated sites nearby, your daily life is affected by potential soil and water pollution. You must be careful about touching dirt or breathing dust near old industrial zones. These chemicals can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed to them frequently while playing or working outside.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ABRACHEM CHEMICAL
Distance to Nearest
3.7 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
53
Sites Within 10 Miles
175
County
Passaic
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Abrachem Chemical site, identified by EPA ID 110015704665, remains an active priority on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight indicates that unspecified hazardous substances have compromised local environmental integrity. Exposure pathways primarily include groundwater migration and the inhalation of volatile organic compounds or contaminated particulate matter from the 53 identified sites within a five-mile radius. Health risks associated with these industrial legacy sites include respiratory distress, neurological impairment, and increased cancer vulnerability due to prolonged chemical contact. Current cleanup efforts are ongoing but have not yet achieved full remediation. To minimize personal risk, residents must implement specific defensive measures. First, install high-efficiency particulate air filters in residential HVAC systems to capture airborne toxins. Second, utilize certified carbon-filtration systems for all potable water to remove potential groundwater contaminants. Third, avoid disturbing soil in areas near the Shulton Toiletries or Alfred Heller Heat Treating sites to prevent skin contact with heavy metals or industrial solvents. Monitoring local air quality indexes daily provides essential data for timing outdoor activities. Following these protocols reduces the likelihood of acute or chronic chemical exposure while federal and state agencies continue mitigation efforts across the Clifton industrial corridor.

Threat Summary

Clifton faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Abrachem Chemical Superfund site sits less than four miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. Because this area has over fifty contaminated sites nearby, your daily life is affected by potential soil and water pollution. You must be careful about touching dirt or breathing dust near old industrial zones. These chemicals can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed to them frequently while playing or working outside.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
SHULTON TOILETRIES1100548996140.32 miActive
CLIFTON ROUTE #3 TRUCK EXPLOSION1100718127140.82 miActive
HOWE RICHARDSON SCALE COMPANY1100041394781.39 miActive
ALFRED HELLER HEAT TREATING CO. SITE1100003180681.52 miActive
TRUCKERS WAREHOUSE, INC.1100711000171.89 miActive
PICRIC ACID EMERGENCY RESPONSE1100248982532.08 miActive
THIRD WARD PARK PHARMACEUTICAL RELEASE1100712563442.27 miActive
WEST PATERSON COAL GAS SITE1100093482782.44 miActive
MEMORIAL SCHOOL1100149611212.45 miActive
OKONITE COMPANY, THE1100003202062.52 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure safe living conditions and advocate for environmental remediation. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss housing rights if you suspect your residence is impacted by local contamination. For additional support regarding senior living safety in the region, call the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. You should also engage with Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation to participate in local ecological restoration efforts. Documenting any unusual health symptoms or odors in your neighborhood is essential for official reporting.

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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