Garfield, New Jersey
Garfield faces a critical environmental threat with a maximum hazard score of 10.0. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is a primary concern because it contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. This means chemicals from past industrial work might be under your home or in your drinking water. With over sixty nearby polluted sites, daily life involves risks from breathing trapped vapors or touching contaminated dirt. You must take safety precautions seriously.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Garfield faces a critical environmental threat with a maximum hazard score of 10.0. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is a primary concern because it contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. This means chemicals from past industrial work might be under your home or in your drinking water. With over sixty nearby polluted sites, daily life involves risks from breathing trapped vapors or touching contaminated dirt. You must take safety precautions seriously.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURCIO SCRAP METAL, INC. | 110030501142 | 0.55 mi | Active |
| GARFIELD GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION | 110043437750 | 0.91 mi | Active |
| EC ELECTRO PLATING INC | 110000847923 | 0.92 mi | Active |
| TENNECO CHEMICAL | 110001530665 | 1.13 mi | Active |
| LODI MUNICIPAL WELL | 110009341765 | 1.19 mi | Active |
| ACADEMY AUTO RECYCLING, INC | 110001541314 | 1.22 mi | Active |
| DUKES AUTO SALVAGE | 110004195745 | 1.22 mi | Active |
| AETNA CHEMICAL CORP | 110070727011 | 1.25 mi | Active |
| SYNKOTE PAINT | 110004134794 | 1.34 mi | Active |
| PANTASOTE INC FILM COMPOUND AND PKG DIV | 110071100526 | 1.42 mi | Active |
Action Required
Immediate action is required for residents within the 07026 ZIP code to mitigate environmental exposure. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to receive guidance on safe housing standards and environmental disclosure rights. Residents who are elderly or have health vulnerabilities should reach out to the County of Bergen Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for health-related assistance. You may also join community advocacy efforts through Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation. Do not consume water from private wells and report chemical odors to local authorities immediately.
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.