Newark, NJ (07107) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07107

Newark, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
1 HOUR MARTINIZING CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
2.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
85
Sites Within 10 Miles
215
County
Essex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners site, EPA ID 110004254654, maintains an active National Priorities List status. Contaminants at such facilities often include volatile organic compounds which migrate through soil into groundwater. Exposure pathways involve the inhalation of toxic vapors entering buildings through foundation cracks and ingestion of contaminated water. These substances pose risks of kidney damage, central nervous system depression, and various cancers. To mitigate risk, residents should implement these three defensive measures. First, use a high-quality air purifier with a VOC-rated carbon filter to capture airborne chemicals. Second, seal all basement floor cracks and sump pits with vapor-tight covers to prevent soil gas intrusion. Third, remove outdoor shoes at the entrance to prevent tracking contaminated industrial soil into living spaces. Regional oversight is complicated by 215 total sites within ten miles, including Planet Cleaners and Caprio Cleaners. The EPA continues to monitor the 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners location to determine the full extent of the unspecified hazardous substances present. Residents must assume cumulative exposure risks are high due to the proximity of 85 sites within a five-mile radius of the 07107 ZIP code.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
SNOW WHITE LAUNDROMAT1100670396170.36 miActive
PLANET CLEANERS1100637356860.38 miActive
CAPRIO CLEANERS1100582385800.4 miActive
FORMER A CORNFELD & CO., INC.1100711000130.62 miActive
R & M CLEANERS1100670398680.71 miActive
TRI-CITY CLEANERS1100670398860.72 miActive
THE LAUNDRY ZONE1100670398220.74 miActive
EAST ORANGE RADIUM1100711003420.88 miActive
35 MLK BLVD1100673496301.1 miActive
HYGRADE ELECTRO PLATING CO1100711001061.13 miActive

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 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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