Riverdale, New Jersey
Riverdale faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Amerace Rubber Dump is a major Superfund site only 1.3 miles away. Because the site contains unspecified hazardous substances, local soil and groundwater could be contaminated. This means you should be careful about where you play outside or if you use well water. Pollution from this site and nearby spills can enter the air and water, potentially making people sick over a long period of time.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Riverdale faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The Amerace Rubber Dump is a major Superfund site only 1.3 miles away. Because the site contains unspecified hazardous substances, local soil and groundwater could be contaminated. This means you should be careful about where you play outside or if you use well water. Pollution from this site and nearby spills can enter the air and water, potentially making people sick over a long period of time.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 287 TANKER SPILL RIVERDALE, NJ | 110037285844 | 0.2 mi | Active |
| AMERACE RUBBER DUMP | 110009299008 | 1.27 mi | Active |
| ROTH CLEANERS | 110004147076 | 1.35 mi | Active |
| W.R. GRACE & CO., INC./WAYNE INTERIM STORAGE SITE (USDOE) | 110009341471 | 2.74 mi | Active |
| WITCO CHEMICAL CORP. (OAKLAND PLANT) | 110038380668 | 3.66 mi | Active |
| G.J. REDNER INC | 110009341284 | 5.15 mi | Active |
| SPECTROCHEM LABORATORIES INC | 110004218971 | 5.5 mi | Active |
| BALO PRECISION PARTS INC | 110013799452 | 5.54 mi | Active |
| MAROTTA SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS | 110009348349 | 5.62 mi | Active |
| JOHANSON MANUF CO | 110071100231 | 6.78 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local environmental nonprofits to advocate for faster cleanup efforts. Act Forward Inc and Clean Lakes Education And Research Inc provide resources for community safety. If you are concerned about how local contamination affects your living conditions or property safety, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, seniors can reach out to the Bergen County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for health-related assistance. Taking these steps ensures your family accesses the legal and environmental protections available in Riverdale.
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.