Rahway, NJ (07065) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07065

Rahway, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Rahway faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 232 East 1st Avenue Superfund site is only 3.7 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the soil or water, potentially affecting what you breathe or touch. With 29 toxic sites nearby, the risk to your health is serious. You must stay alert to local air and water quality reports to keep your family safe from long-term exposure to these hidden pollutants.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
232 EAST 1ST AVENUE
Distance to Nearest
3.7 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
29
Sites Within 10 Miles
129
County
Union
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Superfund site located at 232 East 1st Avenue is currently designated as Active on the National Priorities List. This facility, identified by EPA ID 110071100942, involves unspecified hazardous substances that require ongoing monitoring and remediation. Primary exposure pathways for residents in Rahway include groundwater contamination, soil vapor intrusion, and airborne particulate inhalation from surrounding industrial facilities like Warwick Laboratories and Chemtrade Solutions. Long-term exposure to these contaminants increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, neurological damage, and certain cancers. Regulatory oversight remains intensive due to the high density of 29 hazardous sites within a five-mile radius. To mitigate personal risk, residents should implement three defensive measures: first, install high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems to reduce indoor air pollutants; second, utilize certified carbon-block water filters to remove potential groundwater contaminants; and third, avoid disturbing local soil for gardening without professional testing for heavy metals or chemical residues. Regular review of the EPA site data for 232 East 1st Avenue is necessary to track cleanup progress and local safety updates.

Threat Summary

Rahway faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 232 East 1st Avenue Superfund site is only 3.7 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the soil or water, potentially affecting what you breathe or touch. With 29 toxic sites nearby, the risk to your health is serious. You must stay alert to local air and water quality reports to keep your family safe from long-term exposure to these hidden pollutants.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
WARWICK LABORATORIES INC1100015409941.06 miActive
CHEMTRADE SOLUTIONS1100003185581.29 miActive
TEXAS EASTERN GAS PIPELINE1100711010261.63 miActive
CLOVER CLEANERS INC.1100041508642.4 miActive
MANUEL'S DRY CLEANERS INC.1100042021942.49 miActive
CHEVRON USA INC1100711001572.68 miActive
APEX PLATING AND POLISHING1100015376042.72 miActive
EAST LINDEN AVE ABANDONED TRAILER1100461209243.24 miActive
ETHYLENE GLYCOL SPILL1100393893373.39 miActive
AMERICAN CYANAMID LF CARTERET1100093009153.5 miActive

Action Required

Immediate action is necessary to address environmental housing risks in the Rahway area. Residents should contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for assistance with habitability concerns and safety disclosures. Furthermore, the County of Bergen Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services, can be reached at 201-336-7400 for specialized support regarding vulnerable populations. For community-led environmental advocacy, engage with Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation to support local cleanup efforts. Document all health symptoms and maintain records of local water quality reports for future regulatory claims.

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.

Nearby Reports in New Jersey

Plainfield, NJ
07062
10.0
4.9 mi
Nearest Site
22
Sites <5 mi
Plainfield, NJ
07063
10.0
2.9 mi
Nearest Site
30
Sites <5 mi
Port Reading, NJ
07064
10.0
4.5 mi
Nearest Site
33
Sites <5 mi
Clark, NJ
07066
10.0
3.8 mi
Nearest Site
23
Sites <5 mi
Colonia, NJ
07067
10.0
1.7 mi
Nearest Site
24
Sites <5 mi
Roseland, NJ
07068
10.0
0.9 mi
Nearest Site
43
Sites <5 mi

More posts