Newark, New Jersey
Newark ZIP 07107 has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is a major source of danger in your area. Hazardous substances can soak into the ground or turn into invisible gases that rise into your home. This means the air you breathe and the soil in your yard could be unsafe. With 85 toxic sites nearby, daily life requires being very careful about dust and air quality to stay healthy.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Newark ZIP 07107 has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is a major source of danger in your area. Hazardous substances can soak into the ground or turn into invisible gases that rise into your home. This means the air you breathe and the soil in your yard could be unsafe. With 85 toxic sites nearby, daily life requires being very careful about dust and air quality to stay healthy.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNOW WHITE LAUNDROMAT | 110067039617 | 0.36 mi | Active |
| PLANET CLEANERS | 110063735686 | 0.38 mi | Active |
| CAPRIO CLEANERS | 110058238580 | 0.4 mi | Active |
| FORMER A CORNFELD & CO., INC. | 110071100013 | 0.62 mi | Active |
| R & M CLEANERS | 110067039868 | 0.71 mi | Active |
| TRI-CITY CLEANERS | 110067039886 | 0.72 mi | Active |
| THE LAUNDRY ZONE | 110067039822 | 0.74 mi | Active |
| EAST ORANGE RADIUM | 110071100342 | 0.88 mi | Active |
| 35 MLK BLVD | 110067349630 | 1.1 mi | Active |
| HYGRADE ELECTRO PLATING CO | 110071100106 | 1.13 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and legal rights. Contact the Eastern Environmental Law Center Inc to discuss the legal implications of living near 85 hazardous sites. For those in subsidized or at-risk housing, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for assistance with habitability concerns. You may also reach the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for health-related housing resources. Document all physical symptoms and request air quality testing from local health departments to ensure your home remains safe for habitation in the 07107 area.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental 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.