Kearny, New Jersey
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
Regulatory Overview
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 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 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 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.