Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 60 West Prospect Street Superfund site is located only 2.2 miles away and contains hazardous substances. This site is on the National Priorities List because it poses a risk to the community. Living near these chemical sites means hazardous materials could be in the soil or groundwater around you. You must be careful about local water quality and outdoor air. Do not ignore these nearby industrial cleanup zones.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Ridgewood faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The 60 West Prospect Street Superfund site is located only 2.2 miles away and contains hazardous substances. This site is on the National Priorities List because it poses a risk to the community. Living near these chemical sites means hazardous materials could be in the soil or groundwater around you. You must be careful about local water quality and outdoor air. Do not ignore these nearby industrial cleanup zones.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDE CLEANERS | 110004196717 | 0.12 mi | Active |
| DUPONT CUSTOM CLEANERS | 110071100430 | 0.13 mi | Active |
| RIDGEWOOD GAS WORKS | 110009341630 | 0.94 mi | Active |
| LEXINGTON CLEANERS | 110071100014 | 0.95 mi | Active |
| FORMER NORGE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD | 110071284726 | 0.98 mi | Active |
| RIDGEWOOD ASH LANDFILL | 110009300648 | 1.13 mi | Active |
| KAPLAN CLEANERS | 110004143622 | 1.88 mi | Active |
| COLONADE CLEANERS | 110004168757 | 1.93 mi | Active |
| JERRY'S CLEANERS | 110015683296 | 1.96 mi | Active |
| BETTY BRITE CLEANERS | 110017357616 | 2.02 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local organizations to discuss environmental health and housing safety. Contact Act Forward Inc or Clean Lakes Education and Research Inc to learn about protecting local water sources. For housing concerns related to environmental safety, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Alternatively, senior residents can reach the Bergen County Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for assistance with environmental health resources. Taking these steps ensures you have professional guidance for navigating the risks associated with the active Superfund site and surrounding industrial areas.
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.