Ridgewood, NJ (07450) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07450

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
60 WEST PROSPECT STREET
Distance to Nearest
2.2 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
36
Sites Within 10 Miles
100
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 60 West Prospect Street site, EPA ID 110006360080, maintains an active status on the National Priorities List. Environmental monitoring focuses on unspecified hazardous substances that may migrate through groundwater plumes or soil vapor intrusion. Exposure pathways include the inhalation of volatile organic compounds and the ingestion of contaminated well water. Long-term exposure to industrial solvents often found at such sites increases the risk of respiratory illness, neurological damage, and certain cancers. With 36 hazardous sites located within a five-mile radius, including former dry cleaners and gas works, the cumulative chemical burden is significant. To defend against these risks, residents should first install high-efficiency particulate air filtration systems to mitigate indoor air contaminants. Second, homeowners should conduct professional vapor intrusion testing in basements to ensure soil gases are not entering the residence. Third, utilize certified carbon block water filters for all drinking and cooking water to reduce potential chemical intake. Continuous monitoring of the EPA Superfund Enterprise Management System is necessary to track remediation progress and updated site boundaries.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
CORDE CLEANERS1100041967170.12 miActive
DUPONT CUSTOM CLEANERS1100711004300.13 miActive
RIDGEWOOD GAS WORKS1100093416300.94 miActive
LEXINGTON CLEANERS1100711000140.95 miActive
FORMER NORGE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD1100712847260.98 miActive
RIDGEWOOD ASH LANDFILL1100093006481.13 miActive
KAPLAN CLEANERS1100041436221.88 miActive
COLONADE CLEANERS1100041687571.93 miActive
JERRY'S CLEANERS1100156832961.96 miActive
BETTY BRITE CLEANERS1100173576162.02 miActive

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 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
  • 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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