Colonia, New Jersey
Colonia faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Aabhushan Jewelry Store is a nearby Superfund site under federal investigation. This location contains dangerous chemicals that can seep into the soil or groundwater near your home. These unspecified hazardous substances mean you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered water. With twenty-four toxic sites within five miles, pollution is a serious part of your daily environment that requires immediate attention and safety precautions.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Colonia faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Aabhushan Jewelry Store is a nearby Superfund site under federal investigation. This location contains dangerous chemicals that can seep into the soil or groundwater near your home. These unspecified hazardous substances mean you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered water. With twenty-four toxic sites within five miles, pollution is a serious part of your daily environment that requires immediate attention and safety precautions.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOVER CLEANERS INC. | 110004150864 | 0.75 mi | Active |
| MANUEL'S DRY CLEANERS INC. | 110004202194 | 0.82 mi | Active |
| ETHYLENE GLYCOL SPILL | 110039389337 | 1.49 mi | Active |
| AABHUSHAN JEWELRY STORE | 110039148053 | 1.72 mi | Active |
| WARWICK LABORATORIES INC | 110001540994 | 1.8 mi | Active |
| KEMCO CORPORATION | 110009300782 | 2.11 mi | Active |
| MOREY LARUE LAUNDRY AND DRYING CLEANING | 110057024367 | 3.11 mi | Active |
| U.S. 1 CLEANERS | 110001543438 | 3.17 mi | Active |
| FORMER LUMURED CORP | 110071663253 | 3.3 mi | Active |
| TIDE CLEANERS (275 AMBOY) | 110067039804 | 3.34 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against these critical hazards. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss your rights regarding environmental safety and habitability in local housing. For additional support regarding senior safety and environmental health, reach out to the Bergen County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. Engaging with the African Violet and Gesneriad Society of New Jersey can provide community-level insights into local soil health and environmental conservation efforts necessary to mitigate long-term exposure in the Colonia area.
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.