Midland Park, NJ (07432) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07432

Midland Park, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Midland Park faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 60 West Prospect Street Superfund site is located only 1.5 miles away. This site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you should be careful about what is in the ground around your home. Pollution from nearby dry cleaners and factories can also affect the air you breathe and the water your family uses every day.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
60 WEST PROSPECT STREET
Distance to Nearest
1.5 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
34
Sites Within 10 Miles
90
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 60 West Prospect Street site is currently listed as an active site on the National Priorities List under EPA ID 110006360080. This location and 33 other sites within five miles present significant environmental risks to Midland Park. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion from contaminated soil and groundwater migration into local aquifers. Unspecified hazardous substances at these locations are linked to long-term respiratory issues, skin irritation, and increased risks of chronic illness if high concentrations are ingested or inhaled. Regulatory oversight focuses on containment and monitoring to prevent the spread of toxins into residential areas. Residents should adopt three specific defensive measures to reduce personal risk. First, install high-quality HEPA air filtration systems to mitigate potential vapor intrusion from nearby dry cleaning sites like Laurettas Cleaners. Second, use certified carbon-block water filters for all drinking and cooking water to address potential groundwater contaminants. Third, avoid disturbing soil or using well water for irrigation if your property is near the International Wire Products Corp or Ridgewood Ash Landfill areas. Continuous monitoring of local EPA updates is necessary as cleanup efforts progress.

Threat Summary

Midland Park faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 60 West Prospect Street Superfund site is located only 1.5 miles away. This site contains dangerous hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you should be careful about what is in the ground around your home. Pollution from nearby dry cleaners and factories can also affect the air you breathe and the water your family uses every day.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
LAURETTAS CLEANERS1100041734480.58 miActive
INTERNATIONAL WIRE PRODUCTS CORP1100093411400.8 miActive
RIDGEWOOD ASH LANDFILL1100093006481.48 miActive
60 WEST PROSPECT STREET1100063600801.49 miActive
KAPLAN CLEANERS1100041436221.5 miActive
COLONADE CLEANERS1100041687571.58 miActive
RIDGEWOOD GAS WORKS1100093416301.58 miActive
BETTY BRITE CLEANERS1100173576161.67 miActive
JERRY'S CLEANERS1100156832961.68 miActive
DUPONT CUSTOM CLEANERS1100711004301.81 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and legal rights. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss housing safety concerns or potential environmental disclosures. For broader advocacy and information on local environmental health, reach out to Act Forward Inc. These organizations provide resources to help you navigate the risks associated with the high density of hazardous sites in the 07432 area. Staying informed through local nonprofits ensures you have the latest data on cleanup progress and community health initiatives in Midland Park.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Urban League Of Union County
Elizabeth, 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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