Watchung, NJ (07069) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07069

Watchung, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
596 MEYERSVILLE ROAD
Distance to Nearest
4.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
19
Sites Within 10 Miles
88
County
Somerset
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 596 Meyersville Road site, identified by EPA ID 110043993480, is currently listed as an active threat on the National Priorities List. This classification indicates that hazardous substances are present and require long-term remedial action to protect the public. Exposure pathways in the Watchung area include vapor intrusion into basements, groundwater contamination affecting private wells, and the migration of surface soil particulates. Health risks associated with local industrial contaminants often involve respiratory distress, skin irritation, and long-term neurological or developmental concerns. With 88 hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius, cumulative exposure is a significant regulatory concern. Residents should implement three defensive measures to mitigate risk. First, install a high-quality HEPA air filtration system to capture airborne contaminants. Second, utilize certified carbon-block water filters for all drinking and cooking needs. Third, maintain a no-shoes policy indoors to prevent tracking contaminated outdoor soil into living spaces. Ongoing monitoring by federal agencies is required to determine the full extent of the unspecified hazardous substances at the primary site. Vigilance regarding local land use and zoning changes is necessary to ensure safety during any future construction or remediation phases in the 07069 zip code area.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
SAMOSET LAUNDRY1100325095411.48 miActive
FORMER STOP & WASH1100372859601.57 miActive
CLEVELAND AVENUE1100464793791.69 miActive
HALLER TESTING LABORATORIES, INC1100711007931.69 miActive
ONE HOUR MARTINIZING1100041849992.95 miActive
BOWMAN METRO DIESEL1100711006562.96 miActive
BEECH PLACE ASBESTOS1100714328722.99 miActive
METZLER PLACE ASBESTOS1100439934713.36 miActive
MILLMASTER ONYX CORP1100019816503.4 miActive
BAY STREET ASBESTOS1100436965693.51 miActive

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 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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