Newark, NJ (07101) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07101

Newark, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Newark residents in ZIP 07101 face a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is only 0.2 miles away. This location contains hazardous substances that may contaminate local soil or groundwater. For daily life, this means potential exposure to chemicals that you cannot see or smell. Living near active cleanup sites requires extra caution regarding gardening, water usage, and indoor air quality to prevent long-term health problems for your entire family.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
1 HOUR MARTINIZING CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
0.2 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
81
Sites Within 10 Miles
196
County
Essex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners site, EPA ID 110004254654, is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List. With 81 Superfund sites within five miles, the cumulative exposure risk in this Newark corridor is severe. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into residential basements and the migration of hazardous substances through the groundwater table. While the EPA classifies the specific contaminants as unspecified hazardous substances, typical dry-cleaning legacy sites involve volatile organic compounds like perchloroethylene. These chemicals pose significant risks for respiratory issues, neurological damage, and certain cancers through prolonged inhalation or dermal contact. To mitigate these risks, residents should implement three defensive measures. First, install a high-quality sub-slab depressurization system to block toxic vapors from entering the home. Second, utilize certified activated carbon air filtration systems to capture airborne particulates. Third, rely exclusively on municipal water sources rather than private wells, as the latter are highly susceptible to local plume migration. Continuous monitoring of EPA status updates is necessary as remediation efforts proceed. Regulatory oversight remains active, but proximity necessitates individual vigilance to prevent chronic exposure to these subsurface legacy pollutants within this densely industrial urban environment.

Threat Summary

Newark residents in ZIP 07101 face a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is only 0.2 miles away. This location contains hazardous substances that may contaminate local soil or groundwater. For daily life, this means potential exposure to chemicals that you cannot see or smell. Living near active cleanup sites requires extra caution regarding gardening, water usage, and indoor air quality to prevent long-term health problems for your entire family.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
1 HOUR MARTINIZING CLEANERS1100042546540.16 miActive
521 SOUTH 17TH STREET1100372859240.89 miActive
IRVINGTON SMELTING & REFINING1100711002481.09 miActive
VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (EAST ORANGE CAMPUS)1100173102661.33 miActive
SILSONIX CORP1100015320481.37 miActive
NEWARK LAMP PLANT/GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.1100041410901.76 miActive
CUSTOM CARE CLEANERS1100042059581.91 miActive
ON TRACK CLEANERS1100042516391.95 miActive
HYGRADE ELECTRO PLATING CO1100711001061.97 miActive
BOYDEN AVENUE SITE1100041380862 miActive

Action Required

Immediate action is required to protect your legal and housing rights in this high-risk zone. Contact the Eastern Environmental Law Center Inc to discuss local advocacy and potential litigation regarding site cleanup. For residents concerned about housing safety or displacement due to environmental hazards, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, elderly residents should reach out to the Bergen County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for specialized assistance. These organizations provide the necessary resources to navigate the legal and health complexities of living near an active Superfund site.

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
  • Ben Aryee FoundationEnvironmental
  • Connection Earth IncEnvironmental
  • Eastern Environmental Law Center IncEnvironmental

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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