Garfield, NJ (07026) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07026

Garfield, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
3.5 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
63
Sites Within 10 Miles
149
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The AAA Organic Cleaners site is currently listed as an active NPL site, meaning the EPA has designated it a high priority for long-term cleanup. The primary exposure pathways for Garfield residents are groundwater ingestion and soil vapor intrusion. Because the Garfield Ground Water Contamination site is less than one mile away, toxic plumes can migrate beneath residential structures, allowing chemical vapors to rise into indoor living spaces. These hazardous substances pose severe health risks, including potential respiratory failure, organ damage, and increased cancer rates. To defend against these threats, residents should implement three specific measures. First, install a sub-slab depressurization system or a high-grade vapor barrier in basements to prevent gas accumulation. Second, use activated carbon water filtration systems certified to remove volatile organic compounds from the municipal supply. Third, conduct professional soil testing before any gardening or excavation to identify heavy metal concentrations. The EPA continues to manage these sites to address the sixty-three hazardous locations within five miles. Monitoring local air quality and water reports is essential for maintaining safety in this high-density industrial corridor.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
CURCIO SCRAP METAL, INC.1100305011420.55 miActive
GARFIELD GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION1100434377500.91 miActive
EC ELECTRO PLATING INC1100008479230.92 miActive
TENNECO CHEMICAL1100015306651.13 miActive
LODI MUNICIPAL WELL1100093417651.19 miActive
ACADEMY AUTO RECYCLING, INC1100015413141.22 miActive
DUKES AUTO SALVAGE1100041957451.22 miActive
AETNA CHEMICAL CORP1100707270111.25 miActive
SYNKOTE PAINT1100041347941.34 miActive
PANTASOTE INC FILM COMPOUND AND PKG DIV1100711005261.42 miActive

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 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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