Kearny, NJ (07099) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07099

Kearny, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Residents in Kearny face a critical safety risk due to the nearby Alden Leeds Inc Fire Superfund site. This location has a high hazard score of 10.0. The site contains dangerous chemicals from past industrial fires. These hazardous substances can get into the air you breathe and the soil where children play. Because there are over 70 contaminated sites within five miles, pollution is a constant part of local life. Staying indoors during high-wind days helps reduce exposure.

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 is an active listing on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110070605710. The site remains a priority for federal remediation due to the historical release of unspecified hazardous substances during industrial incidents. Primary exposure pathways for Kearny residents include the inhalation of airborne particulates and dermal contact with contaminated groundwater or soil runoff from nearby industrial zones like the PJP Landfill. Long-term exposure to these combined industrial pollutants is linked to respiratory ailments, increased cancer risks, and neurological developmental issues in children. Given that 196 hazardous sites exist within a ten-mile radius, cumulative toxic loading is a significant concern. To defend against these risks, residents should first utilize high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in home ventilation systems to capture industrial dust. Second, avoid consuming any home-grown produce without verified soil testing for heavy metals and chemical residues. Third, residents must monitor local air quality alerts and keep windows closed during periods of heavy industrial activity or soil disturbance. These measures reduce the body’s toxic burden while official cleanup efforts continue.

Threat Summary

Residents in Kearny face a critical safety risk due to the nearby Alden Leeds Inc Fire Superfund site. This location has a high hazard score of 10.0. The site contains dangerous chemicals from past industrial fires. These hazardous substances can get into the air you breathe and the soil where children play. Because there are over 70 contaminated sites within five miles, pollution is a constant part of local life. Staying indoors during high-wind days helps reduce exposure.

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 address environmental justice and housing safety in Kearny. Residents should contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss how local contamination levels impact property safety and tenant rights. Additionally, the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services is available at 201-336-7400 for elderly residents requiring health-related relocation assistance. Support local environmental advocacy by connecting with the African Violet and Gesneriad Society of New Jersey to stay informed on local ecological restoration efforts and ongoing industrial site monitoring.

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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