Jersey City, NJ (07304) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07304

Jersey City, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Jersey City residents in the 07304 area face a critical 10.0 hazard rating. The Alden Leeds Inc Fire Superfund site is the primary threat nearby. Hazardous substances from this and 75 other local sites can seep into the soil and air. This means toxins might enter your home as invisible dust or fumes. These chemicals can cause long-term health problems for children and adults. You must take specific steps to protect your household from these industrial environmental dangers.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ALDEN LEEDS INC FIRE
Distance to Nearest
2.8 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
75
Sites Within 10 Miles
175
County
Hudson
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Alden Leeds Inc Fire site is currently an active project on the National Priorities List with EPA ID 110070605710. This location sits within a high-density industrial zone containing 175 hazardous sites within ten miles, including the Eighth Street Site and Turnpike Dump #5. Exposure pathways primarily involve the inhalation of contaminated particulates and vapor intrusion from legacy soil pollutants. These unspecified hazardous substances are linked to respiratory distress and long-term organ stress. Regulatory efforts focus on monitoring groundwater plumes and preventing the migration of toxins into residential neighborhoods. Residents must follow three specific defensive measures to lower their risk profile. First, use HEPA-certified air purifiers to remove industrial dust from indoor air. Second, implement a strict no-shoes policy indoors to prevent tracking contaminated soil from sites like Woodward Metal Processing into the home. Third, seal all basement cracks to block toxic vapors from rising through the foundation. Regularly check the EPA’s NPL database for updates on the Alden Leeds remediation status and local air quality reports to track current toxicity levels in the 07304 ZIP code.

Threat Summary

Jersey City residents in the 07304 area face a critical 10.0 hazard rating. The Alden Leeds Inc Fire Superfund site is the primary threat nearby. Hazardous substances from this and 75 other local sites can seep into the soil and air. This means toxins might enter your home as invisible dust or fumes. These chemicals can cause long-term health problems for children and adults. You must take specific steps to protect your household from these industrial environmental dangers.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
THE FORMER WHITLOCK CORDAGE CO FACILITY SITE1100670398400.14 miActive
WOODWARD METAL PROCESSING1100711007900.3 miActive
TURNPIKE DUMP #51100711007120.67 miActive
PITTSBURGH METALS1100041912590.75 miActive
EIGHTH STREET SITE1100093004701.09 miActive
BAYVIEW AVENUE DRUMS1100422669631.1 miActive
JERSEY CITY CHROMIUM WASTE SITE1100093002741.13 miActive
JERSEY CITY CHROMIUM WASTE SITE1100093485081.15 miActive
JERSEY CITY CHROMIUM WASTE SITE1100093002831.16 miActive
JERSEY CITY CHROMIUM WASTE SITE1100093003091.39 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to address safety concerns regarding local environmental hazards and property standards. For senior citizens, the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 offers guidance on health resources and safe housing. To support local cleanup advocacy, contact the Best Spaces Design Institute A Nj Nonprofit Corporation or Climate Defiance. These organizations focus on environmental health and community safety. Taking these steps ensures you have the professional support needed to navigate the risks associated with living near high-density Superfund sites.

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
  • Best Spaces Design Institute A Nj Nonprofit CorporationEnvironmental
  • Climate DefianceEnvironmental
  • Climate Laboratory Philanthropy CorporationEnvironmental

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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