Plainfield, NJ (07060) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07060

Plainfield, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AMES ADVANCED MATERIALS
Distance to Nearest
3.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
27
Sites Within 10 Miles
100
County
Union
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Ames Advanced Materials site, EPA ID 110000739791, is an active National Priorities List location undergoing remediation for unspecified hazardous substances. Exposure pathways in Plainfield primarily include vapor intrusion from contaminated groundwater and the inhalation of particulate matter from local industrial brownfields. Long-term exposure to these unidentified toxins poses risks of respiratory distress, neurological impairment, and various cancers depending on the specific chemical concentrations present. Because cleanup is ongoing, residents are at risk from legacy pollutants migrating from the 100 hazardous sites located within ten miles. To minimize risk, implement three defensive measures immediately. First, install a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system in your home to capture airborne contaminants. Second, use certified carbon-block water filters for all drinking and cooking needs to mitigate groundwater contamination. Third, maintain a shoes-off policy indoors to prevent tracking lead or chemical-laden soil into living spaces. Regularly monitor the EPA Superfund Site Profile for Ames Advanced Materials for updates on mitigation progress and soil testing results. Localized contamination at sites like Cleveland Avenue and Samoset Laundry further increases the cumulative toxic load for residents in the 07060 ZIP code.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
CLEVELAND AVENUE1100464793790.23 miActive
FORMER STOP & WASH1100372859600.93 miActive
SAMOSET LAUNDRY1100325095411.02 miActive
HALLER TESTING LABORATORIES, INC1100711007931.34 miActive
ONE HOUR MARTINIZING1100041849991.73 miActive
BOUND BROOK DRUM AND TAR SEEP EAST (RM6.3)1100552112752.5 miActive
NON FERROUS RECYCLING1100006158702.53 miActive
CORNELL DUBILIER ELECTRONICS INC.1100093007002.68 miActive
CUSTOM CLEANERS & TAILORS1100015432782.72 miActive
BOWMAN METRO DIESEL1100711006562.78 miActive

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 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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