East Orange, New Jersey
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST ORANGE MERCURY | 110040319651 | 0.57 mi | Active |
| ANDSON PLATING INCORPORATED | 110004166517 | 0.91 mi | Active |
| MONTCLAIR/WEST ORANGE RADIUM SITE | 110071100862 | 1.02 mi | Active |
| U.S. RADIUM CORP. | 110009300167 | 1.13 mi | Active |
| ORANGE VALLEY REGIONAL GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION | 110045396077 | 1.33 mi | Active |
| GLEN RIDGE RADIUM SITE | 110071100861 | 1.73 mi | Active |
| LEAD CABLES | 110071469048 | 1.99 mi | Active |
| EAST ORANGE RADIUM | 110071100342 | 2.66 mi | Active |
| VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (EAST ORANGE CAMPUS) | 110017310266 | 2.7 mi | Active |
| FORMER A CORNFELD & CO., INC. | 110071100013 | 2.96 mi | Active |
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 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.