Jersey City, NJ (07097) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07097

Jersey City, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ALDEN LEEDS INC FIRE
Distance to Nearest
1.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
73
Sites Within 10 Miles
196
County
Hudson
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Alden Leeds Inc Fire site, EPA ID 110070605710, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List. Cleanup and monitoring efforts are ongoing to address unspecified hazardous substances released into the local environment. Primary exposure pathways include the inhalation of windblown dust and the accidental ingestion of contaminated soil or groundwater. Health risks associated with these industrial contaminants include potential respiratory issues, neurological effects, and increased cancer risks over long periods of exposure. Other nearby locations, such as the PJP Landfill and the Eighth Street Site, further increase the cumulative toxic burden for residents in the 07097 area. To protect your health, you must take defensive measures. First, use HEPA-certified air purifiers indoors to reduce the presence of contaminated particulates. Second, adopt a strict no-shoes policy inside your home to prevent the transfer of industrial soil into living spaces. Third, refrain from gardening in local soil unless it has been professionally tested for hazardous residues. Regularly check the EPA site database for the latest status updates regarding remediation milestones at the Alden Leeds location. These steps are necessary to mitigate the risks posed by active contamination and the high density of surrounding Superfund sites.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
PJP LANDFILL1100092997490.54 miActive
DYE SPECIALTIES INC1100005625511.27 miActive
EIGHTH STREET SITE1100093004701.34 miActive
THE FORMER WHITLOCK CORDAGE CO FACILITY SITE1100670398401.4 miActive
CITY CHEMICAL CORP1100041342681.49 miActive
WOODWARD METAL PROCESSING1100711007901.53 miActive
SPARKLE CLEANERS1100041919811.6 miActive
CONRAIL-MEADOWS YARD1100092603611.65 miActive
STANDARD CHLORINE1100015329851.65 miActive
TURNPIKE DUMP #51100711007121.72 miActive

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 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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