The 212-214 North Livingston Avenue site, EPA ID 110039012341, maintains an active status on the National Priorities List. Regulatory documents indicate the presence of unspecified hazardous substances that require ongoing remediation. Exposure pathways include vapor intrusion from contaminated soil and the migration of chemicals into the local aquifer. Prolonged exposure to industrial contaminants often leads to respiratory issues, neurological damage, or increased cancer risks. Nearby facilities like Monterey Cleaners & Tailors and Amax Specialty Metals further contribute to the regional toxic load. Residents should implement three specific defensive measures to mitigate these risks. First, install a high-grade HEPA air filtration system to capture industrial particulates. Second, utilize a certified reverse osmosis water filtration system to remove potential groundwater contaminants. Third, conduct regular professional testing of basement air for volatile organic compounds. Current EPA oversight aims to contain the plume, but the critical hazard score indicates that environmental barriers are currently insufficient. Residents must remain vigilant as 149 hazardous sites exist within a ten-mile radius of Short Hills. Monitoring local environmental reports is necessary to track the progress of active cleanup efforts and potential new leaks from surrounding industrial zones.