Newark, NJ (07175) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07175

Newark, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Newark ZIP 07175 faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is nearby and contains dangerous mercury. Mercury is a heavy metal that can harm your brain and nervous system if it enters your body. With 192 hazardous sites within ten miles, toxic materials may exist in local soil or groundwater. This means residents must stay alert about where they play or garden to avoid coming into contact with these hidden poisons.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Mercury (Heavy Metal)
Nearest Superfund Site
1 HOUR MARTINIZING CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
3.9 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
47
Sites Within 10 Miles
192
County
Essex
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners site, identified by EPA ID 110004254654, remains an active location on the National Priorities List. This facility is a source of mercury contamination, a heavy metal that poses severe neurological and renal health risks. Primary exposure pathways include the ingestion of contaminated groundwater and the inhalation of vapors that can rise through the soil into residential foundations. Long-term exposure to mercury can result in permanent brain damage, tremors, and impaired vision or hearing. The surrounding area contains 47 hazardous sites within five miles, including the West Orange Mercury and U.S. Radium Corp locations, which contribute to a complex regional contamination profile. To protect your household, implement three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-quality water filtration system rated for heavy metal removal to ensure safe drinking water. Second, practice strict indoor hygiene by removing outdoor footwear at the entrance to prevent mercury-laden dust from accumulating on floors. Third, seal any cracks in basement floors and maintain active ventilation to reduce the risk of vapor intrusion from underlying volatile compounds. Regularly review local EPA updates regarding groundwater remediation progress to stay informed about shifting risk levels in the 07175 area.

Threat Summary

Newark ZIP 07175 faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 1 Hour Martinizing Cleaners Superfund site is nearby and contains dangerous mercury. Mercury is a heavy metal that can harm your brain and nervous system if it enters your body. With 192 hazardous sites within ten miles, toxic materials may exist in local soil or groundwater. This means residents must stay alert about where they play or garden to avoid coming into contact with these hidden poisons.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
WEST ORANGE MERCURY1100403196510.57 miActive
ANDSON PLATING INCORPORATED1100041665170.91 miActive
MONTCLAIR/WEST ORANGE RADIUM SITE1100711008621.02 miActive
U.S. RADIUM CORP.1100093001671.13 miActive
ORANGE VALLEY REGIONAL GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION1100453960771.33 miActive
GLEN RIDGE RADIUM SITE1100711008611.73 miActive
LEAD CABLES1100714690481.99 miActive
EAST ORANGE RADIUM1100711003422.66 miActive
VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (EAST ORANGE CAMPUS)1100173102662.7 miActive
FORMER A CORNFELD & CO., INC.1100711000132.96 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact the Eastern Environmental Law Center Inc to understand their legal rights regarding local toxic exposure. For those concerned about the safety of their housing or seeking assistance with environmental justice issues, contact the FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY at 201-489-3552. You may also reach out to the COUNTY OF BERGEN, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES at 201-336-7400 for health-related support and housing guidance. Taking these steps ensures your family receives the necessary resources to navigate the risks associated with the high density of Superfund sites in the Newark region.

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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