Irvington, NJ (07111) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07111

Irvington, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Irvington faces a critical environmental threat with a maximum hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is located less than a mile away. Dangerous chemicals from this and 72 other nearby industrial sites may contaminate the local soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about breathing indoor air or touching soil near old industrial zones. These hidden toxins can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed frequently.

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
0.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
72
Sites Within 10 Miles
187
County
Essex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners site, EPA ID 110004254654, is currently an active site on the National Priorities List. Environmental investigations focus on hazardous substances common to industrial dry cleaning operations. Primary exposure pathways include soil vapor intrusion, where toxic gases enter basement levels of residential buildings, and groundwater migration. Chronic exposure to these industrial solvents can lead to kidney damage, respiratory issues, and increased cancer risks. Nearby sites like Irvington Smelting and Refining further complicate the local toxicological profile through heavy metal accumulation. Residents should implement three specific defensive measures. First, install high-quality vapor barriers or radon-style mitigation systems in basements to prevent gas entry. Second, use activated carbon water filtration systems certified to remove volatile organic compounds. Third, avoid gardening in native soil; use raised beds with imported, certified-clean soil to prevent direct contact with legacy industrial pollutants. Continued monitoring via the EPA Superfund site profile is necessary to track remediation progress and administrative orders. The density of 187 hazardous sites within ten miles necessitates a proactive approach to environmental safety to mitigate cumulative health impacts from long-term chemical exposure in this high-risk urban corridor.

Threat Summary

Irvington faces a critical environmental threat with a maximum hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is located less than a mile away. Dangerous chemicals from this and 72 other nearby industrial sites may contaminate the local soil and groundwater. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about breathing indoor air or touching soil near old industrial zones. These hidden toxins can cause long-term health problems if you are exposed frequently.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
IRVINGTON SMELTING & REFINING1100711002480.65 miActive
SILSONIX CORP1100015320480.79 miActive
1 HOUR MARTINIZING CLEANERS1100042546540.95 miActive
BOYDEN AVENUE SITE1100041380861.32 miActive
UNIVERSAL CHAIN COMPANY, INC.1100015318241.51 miActive
521 SOUTH 17TH STREET1100372859241.53 miActive
ELECTRONIC MFG CO1100020902821.57 miActive
RESTAURANT GRAPHICS INC.1100042511121.57 miActive
HAPPY FACE LAUNDROMAT1100064411361.67 miActive
RAILS COMPANY1100041586241.68 miActive

Action Required

Residents should contact the Eastern Environmental Law Center Inc for legal guidance regarding local pollution and environmental justice. For those in impacted housing, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss your rights and safety concerns. Additionally, the Bergen County Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 provides resources for older residents facing environmental health challenges. You must advocate for local soil and water testing to ensure your immediate living environment meets safety standards under the current critical hazard designation. Contact Connection Earth Inc to join local environmental monitoring efforts.

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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