Wallington, New Jersey
Wallington faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is a primary concern for the community. Although this site is four miles away, fifty-one other hazardous locations exist within five miles. These contaminants can enter your air, water, and soil. This means you might be breathing or touching chemicals that do not belong in a healthy neighborhood. Protecting your family is necessary because the local environment contains active industrial waste that causes long-term health problems.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Wallington faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is a primary concern for the community. Although this site is four miles away, fifty-one other hazardous locations exist within five miles. These contaminants can enter your air, water, and soil. This means you might be breathing or touching chemicals that do not belong in a healthy neighborhood. Protecting your family is necessary because the local environment contains active industrial waste that causes long-term health problems.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDUSTRIAL LATEX CORP. | 110071100925 | 0.43 mi | Active |
| SONDEY PAINT | 110009300416 | 0.65 mi | Active |
| QUALCO INC | 110010762692 | 0.87 mi | Active |
| ANDERS CHEMICAL CO. | 110004164430 | 0.9 mi | Active |
| PANTASOTE INC FILM COMPOUND AND PKG DIV | 110071100526 | 1.04 mi | Active |
| TENNECO CHEMICAL | 110001530665 | 1.09 mi | Active |
| CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP | 110068237241 | 1.23 mi | Active |
| GARFIELD GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION | 110043437750 | 1.32 mi | Active |
| EC ELECTRO PLATING INC | 110000847923 | 1.4 mi | Active |
| LODI MUNICIPAL WELL | 110009341765 | 1.56 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents should immediately seek guidance on environmental safety and housing rights. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss concerns regarding property safety and environmental disclosures. For senior citizens, the County of Bergen Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services is available at 201-336-7400 to provide support and resources. You may also connect with local groups like Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation to engage in community-led environmental advocacy. Taking these steps ensures you have the professional support needed to navigate living in a high-risk zone.
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.