Highland Lakes, New Jersey
Highland Lakes faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Baldwin Transportation Inc Superfund site is only 1.7 miles from your community. This active site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can contaminate the soil and water you use every day. These chemicals are dangerous. Living so close to a major waste site means you must take extra care to ensure your air and drinking water remain safe from toxic industrial runoff or underground leaks.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Highland Lakes faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Baldwin Transportation Inc Superfund site is only 1.7 miles from your community. This active site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can contaminate the soil and water you use every day. These chemicals are dangerous. Living so close to a major waste site means you must take extra care to ensure your air and drinking water remain safe from toxic industrial runoff or underground leaks.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALDWIN TRANSPORTATION INC | 110009300443 | 1.69 mi | Active |
| ACCURATE FORMING | 110071100331 | 6.27 mi | Active |
| AMES RUBBER CORP. WANTAGE PLANT | 110000581898 | 6.34 mi | Active |
| AMES RUBBER | 110070212394 | 6.73 mi | Active |
| 45-49 GINGERBREAD CASTLE ROAD ASBESTOS | 110071889610 | 6.74 mi | Active |
| CARNEGIE INDUSTRIES | 110007997230 | 7.86 mi | Active |
| HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | 110071515564 | 8.68 mi | Active |
| METALTEC/AEROSYSTEMS | 110060391268 | 9.08 mi | Active |
Action Required
Immediate action is recommended to secure your residence and understand your rights. Contact Clean Lakes Education And Research Inc to learn about specific water quality testing available for the Highland Lakes area. If you are concerned about how environmental hazards affect your housing safety or lease, contact the Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc at 973-279-2333-135. You may also reach out to the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for assistance with housing-related legal protections. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to local environmental nonprofits.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental 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.