Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Ames Advanced Materials Superfund site is located only 3.6 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil and water. For your daily life, this means chemicals could potentially enter your garden soil or local groundwater. With twenty-seven hazardous sites within five miles, including the nearby Cleveland Avenue location, you must stay alert. These invisible threats require caution when playing outside or using untreated well water.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Plainfield faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Ames Advanced Materials Superfund site is located only 3.6 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can move through soil and water. For your daily life, this means chemicals could potentially enter your garden soil or local groundwater. With twenty-seven hazardous sites within five miles, including the nearby Cleveland Avenue location, you must stay alert. These invisible threats require caution when playing outside or using untreated well water.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND AVENUE | 110046479379 | 0.23 mi | Active |
| FORMER STOP & WASH | 110037285960 | 0.93 mi | Active |
| SAMOSET LAUNDRY | 110032509541 | 1.02 mi | Active |
| HALLER TESTING LABORATORIES, INC | 110071100793 | 1.34 mi | Active |
| ONE HOUR MARTINIZING | 110004184999 | 1.73 mi | Active |
| BOUND BROOK DRUM AND TAR SEEP EAST (RM6.3) | 110055211275 | 2.5 mi | Active |
| NON FERROUS RECYCLING | 110000615870 | 2.53 mi | Active |
| CORNELL DUBILIER ELECTRONICS INC. | 110009300700 | 2.68 mi | Active |
| CUSTOM CLEANERS & TAILORS | 110001543278 | 2.72 mi | Active |
| BOWMAN METRO DIESEL | 110071100656 | 2.78 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure safe housing and environmental advocacy. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for assistance with housing safety and tenant rights regarding environmental hazards. For additional support, reach out to the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. You should also engage with local groups like the African Violet and Gesneriad Society of New Jersey to learn about regional soil health. Document all property issues and maintain records of local environmental notices to ensure your family remains protected.
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.