Lincoln Park, NJ (07035) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07035

Lincoln Park, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Lincoln Park faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to high industrial contamination levels. The Aeropanel Corporation Superfund site is a primary concern for the community. Hazardous substances in this area can enter the air, soil, and local water supplies. These toxins might affect your health if you play in local dirt or drink unfiltered well water. With sixteen dangerous sites nearby, residents must be careful. Daily life requires extra caution regarding outdoor activities and water sources.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AEROPANEL CORPORATION
Distance to Nearest
4.8 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
16
Sites Within 10 Miles
104
County
Morris
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Aeropanel Corporation site, EPA ID 110000837088, is currently an active National Priorities List location. While specific contaminants are labeled as unspecified hazardous substances, nearby sites like the W.R. Grace facility and Caldwell Trucking involve radioactive materials and volatile organic compounds. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into basements, ingestion of contaminated groundwater, and direct contact with impacted soil. These substances present severe risks of respiratory illness, neurological damage, and increased cancer rates over prolonged periods. Regulatory cleanup efforts are ongoing but the high density of 104 sites within a ten-mile radius complicates regional remediation. To mitigate personal risk, residents should follow three defensive measures: first, install a certified high-efficiency particulate air filtration system to reduce indoor air toxins; second, use professional-grade carbon water filters for all drinking and cooking needs; and third, maintain a shoes-off policy indoors to prevent tracking contaminated soil into the home. Monitoring the EPA Superfund Enterprise Management System for updates on Aeropanel Corporation is essential for tracking progress on site stabilization and long-term safety goals in the Lincoln Park area.

Threat Summary

Lincoln Park faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to high industrial contamination levels. The Aeropanel Corporation Superfund site is a primary concern for the community. Hazardous substances in this area can enter the air, soil, and local water supplies. These toxins might affect your health if you play in local dirt or drink unfiltered well water. With sixteen dangerous sites nearby, residents must be careful. Daily life requires extra caution regarding outdoor activities and water sources.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
FAIRFIELD CLEANERS1100041277932.99 miActive
W.R. GRACE & CO., INC./WAYNE INTERIM STORAGE SITE (USDOE)1100093414713.39 miActive
UNIMATIC MFG CORP1100293289843.75 miActive
FANTASTIC DRY CLEANING1100711009433.84 miActive
CALDWELL TRUCKING CO.1100064387383.85 miActive
FAIRFIELD TEXTILES1100003179334.18 miActive
DELUXE CORPORATION, INC.1100015437684.66 miActive
ROUTE 287 TANKER SPILL RIVERDALE, NJ1100372858444.66 miActive
MICROTRONICS CORPORATION1100023322264.73 miActive
ROUTE 287 DUMP SITE1100435714174.78 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and understand their rights regarding environmental safety. For assistance with housing concerns or potential relocation due to contamination risks, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, elderly residents should reach out to the County of Bergen Department of Human Services Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for specialized health and housing support. For community-led environmental advocacy and information, contact the African Violet and Gesneriad Society of New Jersey to engage with local environmental stewards.

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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