ZIP: 07028

Glen Ridge, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Glen Ridge faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to extreme local contamination. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners site and several nearby radium sites create a serious radioactive risk. For daily life, this means you must be careful about soil and groundwater. Radium emits radiation that can build up in homes as radon gas. Breathing or swallowing these particles can lead to long-term health problems. With 53 toxic sites within five miles, environmental awareness is a daily necessity.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score

10/10

Risk Level

Critical

Primary Contaminant

Radium (Radioactive)

Nearest Superfund Site

1 HOUR MARTINIZING CLEANERS

Distance to Nearest

4.9 mi

Sites Within 5 Miles

Sites Within 10 Miles

216

County

Essex

NPL Status

Active

Regulatory Overview

The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners site remains on the National Priorities List with an active status. Primary exposure pathways in the Glen Ridge area involve the inhalation of radon gas and the ingestion of contaminated groundwater or soil particles. The EPA site (ID 110004254654) and the neighboring Glen Ridge Radium Site document historical disposal of radioactive processing waste. Long-term exposure to radium increases the risk of developing bone cancer, lung cancer, and kidney damage. The high density of 53 hazardous sites within a five-mile radius indicates a complex regional contamination profile requiring constant monitoring. To mitigate personal risk, residents should adopt three specific defensive measures. First, install a sub-slab depressurization system to vent radon gas from the home. Second, utilize certified HEPA air filtration systems to capture radioactive dust particles. Third, restrict all gardening and excavation activities to raised beds using imported, verified clean soil to avoid direct contact with legacy industrial waste. Regular testing of indoor air quality is essential to ensure these measures remain effective against fluctuating gas levels.

Threat Summary

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site Name	EPA ID	Distance	NPL Status
GLEN RIDGE RADIUM SITE	110071100861	1.39 mi	Active
SUPERB CLEANERS	110004158517	1.39 mi	Active
MONTCLAIR/WEST ORANGE RADIUM SITE	110071100862	1.48 mi	Active
WEST ORANGE MERCURY	110040319651	1.88 mi	Active
ANDSON PLATING INCORPORATED	110004166517	1.91 mi	Active
ORANGE VALLEY REGIONAL GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION	110045396077	2.18 mi	Active
U.S. RADIUM CORP.	110009300167	2.19 mi	Active
SCHAIT AND SON DRY CLEANERS, INC.	110004155921	2.3 mi	Active
NORGE VILLAGE LAUNDROMAT AND CLEANERS	110014744642	2.31 mi	Active
MOLINE KRONBERG CLEANERS	110001543973	2.41 mi	Active

Action Required

Residents seeking housing assistance or information on environmental safety rights should contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. This agency provides guidance on property safety disclosures and tenant protections in high-risk zones. Additionally, for support regarding local environmental health and community preservation, contact Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation. Individuals may also reach the County of Bergen Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for age-specific resources and safety support. Immediate soil and air testing is recommended for all properties in the 07028 area.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified

Fair Housing Council Of Northern New Jersey

Hackensack, NJ

Call 201-489-3552 HUD Listing

County Of Bergen, Department Of Human Services, Division Of Senior Services

Hackensack, NJ

Call 201-336-7400 HUD Listing

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.