Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is a primary concern located 4.5 miles away. This active site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil and groundwater. In your daily life, these contaminants might affect the air you breathe or the water used for local gardening. With over one hundred industrial sites nearby, staying alert about pollution in your immediate neighborhood is vital for your health.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Fort Lee faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is a primary concern located 4.5 miles away. This active site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil and groundwater. In your daily life, these contaminants might affect the air you breathe or the water used for local gardening. With over one hundred industrial sites nearby, staying alert about pollution in your immediate neighborhood is vital for your health.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE CLEANERS | 110071100647 | 1.31 mi | Active |
| PFISTER CHEMICAL, INC. | 110070749784 | 1.86 mi | Active |
| RIDGE PRINTING CO INC | 110009299419 | 2.13 mi | Active |
| PERMABOND INTERNATIONAL | 110002091487 | 2.15 mi | Active |
| STANDARD COATING CORP | 110071100652 | 2.35 mi | Active |
| NICKSTADT-MOELLER INCORPORATED | 110000873216 | 2.38 mi | Active |
| JEREMY INDUSTRIES | 110001530380 | 2.64 mi | Active |
| FORMER MITCHELLS DRY CLEANERS | 110071432880 | 3.08 mi | Active |
| JET DRIVE IN CLEANERS | 110004152522 | 3.13 mi | Active |
| HIGHWOOD CLEANERS & TAILORS | 110006440173 | 3.14 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against these documented hazards. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss housing safety rights and potential relocation assistance if your property is affected by industrial contamination. For elderly residents seeking specialized support regarding environmental health and housing, call the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. You can also engage with the Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation to participate in local environmental advocacy and community-led monitoring programs to improve the safety of the Fort Lee area.
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.