East Orange, NJ (07019) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07019

East Orange, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

East Orange faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to extreme industrial contamination. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is a major threat because it contains mercury. Mercury is a dangerous heavy metal that can damage your brain and kidneys if you breathe it or touch it. With 47 toxic sites within five miles, chemicals can move through the soil and water. This means the environment around your home may not be safe for gardening or play.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Mercury (Heavy Metal)
Nearest Superfund Site
1 HOUR MARTINIZING CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
3.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
47
Sites Within 10 Miles
192
County
Essex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners site, EPA ID 110004254654, is currently an active site on the National Priorities List. The primary contaminant of concern is mercury, which poses significant health risks through inhalation of vapors and ingestion of contaminated groundwater. In addition to this site, the region is impacted by the Montclair/West Orange Radium Site and the U.S. Radium Corp., which introduce radioactive hazards to the local geography. Exposure pathways include soil tracked into homes and vapor intrusion from groundwater plumes. According to EPA data, there are 192 total waste sites within ten miles of ZIP 07019, creating a cumulative toxic burden. Residents should adopt three defensive measures to reduce exposure. First, install a certified water filtration system capable of removing heavy metals. Second, implement a strict shoes-off policy inside the home to prevent the transport of contaminated outdoor soil. Third, use raised garden beds with imported clean soil for any home food production to avoid soil-borne heavy metals. Continuous monitoring of the Orange Valley Regional Ground Water Contamination reports is necessary to track the movement of local underground chemical plumes.

Threat Summary

East Orange faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to extreme industrial contamination. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is a major threat because it contains mercury. Mercury is a dangerous heavy metal that can damage your brain and kidneys if you breathe it or touch it. With 47 toxic sites within five miles, chemicals can move through the soil and water. This means the environment around your home may not be safe for gardening or play.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
WEST ORANGE MERCURY1100403196510.57 miActive
ANDSON PLATING INCORPORATED1100041665170.91 miActive
MONTCLAIR/WEST ORANGE RADIUM SITE1100711008621.02 miActive
U.S. RADIUM CORP.1100093001671.13 miActive
ORANGE VALLEY REGIONAL GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION1100453960771.33 miActive
GLEN RIDGE RADIUM SITE1100711008611.73 miActive
LEAD CABLES1100714690481.99 miActive
EAST ORANGE RADIUM1100711003422.66 miActive
VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (EAST ORANGE CAMPUS)1100173102662.7 miActive
FORMER A CORNFELD & CO., INC.1100711000132.96 miActive

Action Required

Immediate action is required to navigate the health and housing risks in East Orange. For professional guidance on safe housing and your rights regarding environmental hazards, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Senior citizens requiring specialized health support or environmental advocacy should call the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. You can also connect with the African Violet And Gesneriad Society Of New Jersey for local environmental information. Residents should request annual water quality reports and document any unusual odors or soil discoloration near their property.

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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