Sewaren, New Jersey
Sewaren faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Aabhushan Jewelry Store is the nearest active Superfund site. This location is contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. These chemicals can seep into the soil and groundwater where you live. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or using well water. Fumes from these chemicals can also enter buildings through the floor. Stay alert to strange smells and keep away from industrial cleanup areas.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Sewaren faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Aabhushan Jewelry Store is the nearest active Superfund site. This location is contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. These chemicals can seep into the soil and groundwater where you live. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching dirt or using well water. Fumes from these chemicals can also enter buildings through the floor. Stay alert to strange smells and keep away from industrial cleanup areas.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL PETROLEUM | 110007928225 | 0.54 mi | Active |
| CUTTERS DOCK ROAD RESPONSE | 110071643129 | 0.69 mi | Active |
| U.S. 1 CLEANERS | 110001543438 | 0.94 mi | Active |
| FORMER LUMURED CORP | 110071663253 | 1.05 mi | Active |
| TIDE CLEANERS (275 AMBOY) | 110067039804 | 1.11 mi | Active |
| MOREY LARUE LAUNDRY AND DRYING CLEANING | 110057024367 | 1.13 mi | Active |
| PERTH AMBOY PCB'S | 110009300292 | 1.41 mi | Active |
| CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES | 110009163029 | 1.46 mi | Active |
| KUEHNE CHEMICAL SPILL | 110030826925 | 1.49 mi | Active |
| DUANE MARINE | 110004156519 | 2.74 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 for assistance with housing safety standards and tenant rights regarding environmental hazards. You may also reach out to the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for specialized support. Engaging with the African Violet and Gesneriad Society of New Jersey can provide community-level environmental insights. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to local health officials to ensure your property remains a safe place to live.
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.