Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Alden Leeds Inc Fire site, located 1.9 miles away, is a primary threat. This site released dangerous substances during a major chemical fire. For daily life, this means the air and soil around your home could contain harmful toxins. With 73 hazardous sites within five miles, you must be very careful about local dust and outdoor contact to stay safe from invisible chemicals.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Jersey City faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Alden Leeds Inc Fire site, located 1.9 miles away, is a primary threat. This site released dangerous substances during a major chemical fire. For daily life, this means the air and soil around your home could contain harmful toxins. With 73 hazardous sites within five miles, you must be very careful about local dust and outdoor contact to stay safe from invisible chemicals.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJP LANDFILL | 110009299749 | 0.54 mi | Active |
| DYE SPECIALTIES INC | 110000562551 | 1.27 mi | Active |
| EIGHTH STREET SITE | 110009300470 | 1.34 mi | Active |
| THE FORMER WHITLOCK CORDAGE CO FACILITY SITE | 110067039840 | 1.4 mi | Active |
| CITY CHEMICAL CORP | 110004134268 | 1.49 mi | Active |
| WOODWARD METAL PROCESSING | 110071100790 | 1.53 mi | Active |
| SPARKLE CLEANERS | 110004191981 | 1.6 mi | Active |
| CONRAIL-MEADOWS YARD | 110009260361 | 1.65 mi | Active |
| STANDARD CHLORINE | 110001532985 | 1.65 mi | Active |
| TURNPIKE DUMP #5 | 110071100712 | 1.72 mi | Active |
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary to protect your household from local environmental threats. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to learn about your rights and potential relocation assistance if you are living in a contaminated zone. For elderly residents, the County of Bergen Department of Human Services Division of Senior Services is available at 201-336-7400 to provide specialized support and resources. You may also consult with the African Violet and Gesneriad Society of New Jersey to understand local environmental health and safe gardening practices in the Jersey City 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.