Watchung, New Jersey
Watchung faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 596 Meyersville Road Superfund site is only four miles away and remains on the active National Priorities List. Hazardous substances from this and nineteen other nearby sites can enter the air you breathe or the water you drink. These pollutants often stay in the soil for years. For daily life, this means you must be careful when gardening or playing outside to avoid touching contaminated dirt or dust.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Watchung faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 596 Meyersville Road Superfund site is only four miles away and remains on the active National Priorities List. Hazardous substances from this and nineteen other nearby sites can enter the air you breathe or the water you drink. These pollutants often stay in the soil for years. For daily life, this means you must be careful when gardening or playing outside to avoid touching contaminated dirt or dust.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMOSET LAUNDRY | 110032509541 | 1.48 mi | Active |
| FORMER STOP & WASH | 110037285960 | 1.57 mi | Active |
| CLEVELAND AVENUE | 110046479379 | 1.69 mi | Active |
| HALLER TESTING LABORATORIES, INC | 110071100793 | 1.69 mi | Active |
| ONE HOUR MARTINIZING | 110004184999 | 2.95 mi | Active |
| BOWMAN METRO DIESEL | 110071100656 | 2.96 mi | Active |
| BEECH PLACE ASBESTOS | 110071432872 | 2.99 mi | Active |
| METZLER PLACE ASBESTOS | 110043993471 | 3.36 mi | Active |
| MILLMASTER ONYX CORP | 110001981650 | 3.4 mi | Active |
| BAY STREET ASBESTOS | 110043696569 | 3.51 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss housing safety standards and potential relocation resources if contamination is suspected on your property. For elderly residents, the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 provides assistance regarding environmental health risks. You can also engage with the Beautiful Mountainside A Nj Nonprofit Corporation to participate in local environmental advocacy. Request a professional soil and water test to document specific pollutant levels in your immediate vicinity.
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.