Jersey City, NJ (07307) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07307

Jersey City, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Jersey City area 07307 faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Alden Leeds Inc Fire Superfund site is located just 3.2 miles away. This site involves dangerous materials released during a major fire. In your daily life, these unspecified hazardous substances can contaminate the air you breathe or the soil in your yard. With 64 toxic sites within five miles, pollution is a serious concern for your health and the safety of your local community environment.

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
3.2 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
64
Sites Within 10 Miles
188
County
Hudson
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Alden Leeds Inc Fire site, identified by EPA ID 110070605710, maintains an active status on the National Priorities List. Following a catastrophic chemical fire, the facility released a complex mixture of hazardous substances into the surrounding environment. Primary exposure pathways include the inhalation of airborne particulates and potential groundwater infiltration. These contaminants pose severe health risks, including respiratory distress, neurological impairment, and long-term carcinogenic potential. The high density of 188 industrial sites within a ten-mile radius creates a cumulative toxic load for residents. To minimize personal risk, individuals must implement specific defensive measures. First, install high-efficiency particulate air filtration systems in residential units to capture legacy industrial dust. Second, avoid gardening or disturbing local soil without professional testing, as legacy mercury from the nearby Grand Street Mercury site and chemical runoff may persist. Third, monitor local air quality alerts daily and limit outdoor exertion during high-pollution periods. Continuous oversight by the EPA is required to manage the complex cleanup of these unspecified substances, but the proximity of facilities like Sparkle Cleaners and City Chemical Corp necessitates constant vigilance regarding local vapor intrusion and water quality.

Threat Summary

Jersey City area 07307 faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Alden Leeds Inc Fire Superfund site is located just 3.2 miles away. This site involves dangerous materials released during a major fire. In your daily life, these unspecified hazardous substances can contaminate the air you breathe or the soil in your yard. With 64 toxic sites within five miles, pollution is a serious concern for your health and the safety of your local community environment.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
SPARKLE CLEANERS1100041919810.39 miActive
CITY CHEMICAL CORP1100041342681.06 miActive
GRAND STREET MERCURY1100041293721.07 miActive
UNITED WATER1100670398311.11 miActive
CONRAIL-YARD1100093483211.46 miActive
EIGHTH STREET SITE1100093004701.56 miActive
WEEHAWKEN MYSTERY SPILL1100407524501.7 miActive
PJP LANDFILL1100092997491.94 miActive
STANDARD CHLORINE1100015329852.25 miActive
JERSEY CITY CHROMIUM WASTE SITE1100093485082.42 miActive

Action Required

Immediate action is necessary due to the critical 10.0 hazard rating. Residents should contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss environmental safety concerns related to their living conditions. For assistance with senior-specific health resources and safe housing, contact the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. You may also engage with local nonprofits like Climate Defiance to advocate for faster site remediation. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to local environmental health officials to ensure your household remains protected from regional contaminants.

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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