Haskell, NJ (07420) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07420

Haskell, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Living in Haskell puts you near the Amerace Rubber Dump, a site with a critical hazard score of 10.0. This means the land nearby contains dangerous chemicals that could harm your health. These unspecified hazardous substances can get into the air you breathe or the water you use. Because there are over forty toxic sites within ten miles, you must be careful about playing in local soil or drinking unfiltered water to stay safe from long-term sickness.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AMERACE RUBBER DUMP
Distance to Nearest
3.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
8
Sites Within 10 Miles
41
County
Passaic
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Amerace Rubber Dump is an active site on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110009299008. Regulatory oversight confirms the presence of hazardous substances that lack specific classification but pose significant environmental risks. Exposure pathways include the leaching of contaminants into groundwater and the migration of volatile compounds through soil vapor. Health risks associated with rubber manufacturing waste often involve respiratory issues, skin irritation, and potential long-term organ damage depending on the specific chemical makeup. With eight industrial sites within five miles and forty-one within ten miles, the cumulative toxic load in the Haskell area is extremely high. To protect your household, you should adopt three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system to minimize the inhalation of contaminated dust. Second, utilize a certified carbon-block water filtration system to remove potential heavy metals or chemical runoff from local aquifers. Third, avoid disturbing soil in areas near industrial zones and remove shoes before entering your home to prevent tracking pollutants inside. Ongoing monitoring by the EPA is required to determine the full extent of the cleanup necessary for the Amerace Rubber Dump.

Threat Summary

Living in Haskell puts you near the Amerace Rubber Dump, a site with a critical hazard score of 10.0. This means the land nearby contains dangerous chemicals that could harm your health. These unspecified hazardous substances can get into the air you breathe or the water you use. Because there are over forty toxic sites within ten miles, you must be careful about playing in local soil or drinking unfiltered water to stay safe from long-term sickness.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
ROTH CLEANERS1100041470761.78 miActive
ROUTE 287 TANKER SPILL RIVERDALE, NJ1100372858442.39 miActive
G.J. REDNER INC1100093412842.68 miActive
AMERACE RUBBER DUMP1100092990083.04 miActive
WITCO CHEMICAL CORP. (OAKLAND PLANT)1100383806683.6 miActive
W.R. GRACE & CO., INC./WAYNE INTERIM STORAGE SITE (USDOE)1100093414714.47 miActive
SPECTROCHEM LABORATORIES INC1100042189714.7 miActive
BALO PRECISION PARTS INC1100137994524.72 miActive
INTL WIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY1100041626286.66 miActive
RINGWOOD MINES/LANDFILL1100093001127.66 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact local organizations to discuss environmental safety and housing rights. Reach out to Act Forward Inc or Clean Lakes Education And Research Inc for information on local water quality and ecological health. If you are concerned about the impact of these toxic sites on your property or living conditions, contact the Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc at 973-279-2333-135. You may also call the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to learn about your rights regarding hazardous living environments and potential relocation resources in the Haskell area.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Paterson Task Force For Community Action, Inc
Paterson, NJ
Fair Housing Council Of Northern New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ

Environmental Organizations

IRS Verified
  • Act Forward IncEnvironmental
  • Childrens Health DefenseEnvironmental
  • Clean Lakes Education And Research 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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