Newark, NJ (07112) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07112

Newark, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Newark’s 07112 area has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is only two miles away. Hazardous substances from this and 83 other local sites can contaminate soil, groundwater, and air. For daily life, this means chemicals may seep into basements or affect water sources. Families must be careful about touching soil or breathing fumes. These environmental threats require immediate attention to protect your long-term health and safety in this local neighborhood.

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
2.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
83
Sites Within 10 Miles
183
County
Essex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners site, identified by EPA ID 110004254654, maintains an active status on the National Priorities List. Exposure pathways in this Newark corridor primarily involve vapor intrusion, where volatile chemicals migrate from contaminated groundwater into the indoor air of overlying buildings. Additional risks include the ingestion of contaminated soil and dermal contact with industrial runoff. Health risks associated with dry-cleaning solvents and unspecified hazardous substances include central nervous system damage, liver toxicity, and potential carcinogenic effects. With 183 sites within a ten-mile radius, including Astro Cleaners and Joyet Dry Cleaners, the cumulative toxic load is significant. To defend your health, first install a carbon-activated air purification system to mitigate indoor VOC concentrations. Second, utilize a high-efficiency water filtration system certified to remove volatile organic compounds from tap water. Third, refrain from gardening in native soil; use raised beds with imported, tested soil to prevent the uptake of legacy contaminants into home-grown produce. Detailed cleanup progress and technical data are available through the EPA’s Superfund site database. These actions are necessary to reduce the risk of chronic chemical exposure while the site remains under federal regulatory oversight.

Threat Summary

Newark’s 07112 area has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is only two miles away. Hazardous substances from this and 83 other local sites can contaminate soil, groundwater, and air. For daily life, this means chemicals may seep into basements or affect water sources. Families must be careful about touching soil or breathing fumes. These environmental threats require immediate attention to protect your long-term health and safety in this local neighborhood.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
HAPPY FACE LAUNDROMAT1100064411360.6 miActive
SNOW WHITE WASH AND DRY1100670396530.64 miActive
ASTRO CLEANERS1100670396710.66 miActive
JOYET DRY CLEANERS1100670396800.67 miActive
NATIONAL CLEANING AND DYEING1100670396990.71 miActive
SILSONIX CORP1100015320480.83 miActive
IRVINGTON SMELTING & REFINING1100711002480.89 miActive
WHITE CHEMICAL CORP.1100015309871.11 miActive
BYRNE LABORATORIES1100711007251.24 miActive
SETH BOYDEN TERRACE MERCURY INVESTIGATION1100390203691.24 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact local organizations for advocacy and housing assistance. Reach out to the Eastern Environmental Law Center Inc for legal guidance regarding local pollution and environmental justice issues. For concerns regarding safe housing conditions and tenant rights near these hazardous sites, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Senior citizens requiring specialized support should call the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. Engaging these resources is a vital step in securing professional oversight and protecting your household from the documented environmental risks in Newark.

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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