Clifton, New Jersey
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHULTON TOILETRIES | 110054899614 | 0.32 mi | Active |
| CLIFTON ROUTE #3 TRUCK EXPLOSION | 110071812714 | 0.82 mi | Active |
| HOWE RICHARDSON SCALE COMPANY | 110004139478 | 1.39 mi | Active |
| ALFRED HELLER HEAT TREATING CO. SITE | 110000318068 | 1.52 mi | Active |
| TRUCKERS WAREHOUSE, INC. | 110071100017 | 1.89 mi | Active |
| PICRIC ACID EMERGENCY RESPONSE | 110024898253 | 2.08 mi | Active |
| THIRD WARD PARK PHARMACEUTICAL RELEASE | 110071256344 | 2.27 mi | Active |
| WEST PATERSON COAL GAS SITE | 110009348278 | 2.44 mi | Active |
| MEMORIAL SCHOOL | 110014961121 | 2.45 mi | Active |
| OKONITE COMPANY, THE | 110000320206 | 2.52 mi | Active |
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 VerifiedEnvironmental 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.