Port Reading, New Jersey
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 1 CLEANERS | 110001543438 | 1.74 mi | Active |
| ROYAL PETROLEUM | 110007928225 | 1.78 mi | Active |
| CUTTERS DOCK ROAD RESPONSE | 110071643129 | 1.91 mi | Active |
| CARTERET ABANDONED TRAILER | 110071061928 | 1.94 mi | Active |
| MOREY LARUE LAUNDRY AND DRYING CLEANING | 110057024367 | 1.96 mi | Active |
| FORMER LUMURED CORP | 110071663253 | 2.01 mi | Active |
| ICL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LP | 110000318004 | 2.08 mi | Active |
| TIDE CLEANERS (275 AMBOY) | 110067039804 | 2.11 mi | Active |
| KINDER MORGAN | 110070220393 | 2.31 mi | Active |
| WARWICK LABORATORIES INC | 110001540994 | 2.32 mi | Active |
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 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.