Port Reading, NJ (07064) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07064

Port Reading, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Port Reading faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The nearest major threat is the Aabhushan Jewelry Store Superfund site located 4.5 miles away. While the specific hazardous substances are not fully disclosed, their presence means local soil or water could be contaminated. This affects your daily life by increasing the risk of coming into contact with dangerous industrial chemicals. With 33 active cleanup sites within five miles, you must be extremely careful about where you play or garden.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AABHUSHAN JEWELRY STORE
Distance to Nearest
4.5 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
33
Sites Within 10 Miles
109
County
Middlesex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Aabhushan Jewelry Store site is currently listed as an active Superfund project under EPA ID 110039148053. Despite its location in a commercial area, the unspecified hazardous substances pose significant risks to Port Reading residents. Exposure pathways primarily include the inhalation of volatile organic compounds or the ingestion of contaminated groundwater. Long-term health risks associated with jewelry manufacturing and industrial processes often involve heavy metals or solvents which can cause neurological damage, organ failure, or respiratory illness. There are 109 hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius, creating a cumulative toxic burden for the local environment. Residents must take immediate defensive measures to minimize their risk. First, install high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in your home to reduce airborne dust and pollutants from industrial activity. Second, avoid consuming any vegetables grown in local soil without first conducting professional laboratory testing for heavy metals and industrial toxins. Third, use a certified water filtration system that meets NSF/ANSI standards for chemical reduction to ensure your drinking water is safe from potential runoff or plume migration. Monitoring the progress of the 33 nearby sites like U.S. 1 Cleaners and Royal Petroleum is essential for tracking local air and soil quality changes.

Threat Summary

Port Reading faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The nearest major threat is the Aabhushan Jewelry Store Superfund site located 4.5 miles away. While the specific hazardous substances are not fully disclosed, their presence means local soil or water could be contaminated. This affects your daily life by increasing the risk of coming into contact with dangerous industrial chemicals. With 33 active cleanup sites within five miles, you must be extremely careful about where you play or garden.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
U.S. 1 CLEANERS1100015434381.74 miActive
ROYAL PETROLEUM1100079282251.78 miActive
CUTTERS DOCK ROAD RESPONSE1100716431291.91 miActive
CARTERET ABANDONED TRAILER1100710619281.94 miActive
MOREY LARUE LAUNDRY AND DRYING CLEANING1100570243671.96 miActive
FORMER LUMURED CORP1100716632532.01 miActive
ICL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LP1100003180042.08 miActive
TIDE CLEANERS (275 AMBOY)1100670398042.11 miActive
KINDER MORGAN1100702203932.31 miActive
WARWICK LABORATORIES INC1100015409942.32 miActive

Action Required

Residents of Port Reading should immediately contact local organizations to discuss housing safety and environmental advocacy. For assistance regarding safe housing and potential relocation due to environmental concerns, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Alternatively, reach out to the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for age-related safety resources. To join local environmental efforts, connect with the African Violet And Gesneriad Society Of New Jersey. Taking these steps ensures you have the professional support needed to navigate this critical hazard environment.

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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