Waldwick, NJ (07463) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07463

Waldwick, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Waldwick faces a critical environmental threat with a maximum hazard score of 10.0. The 60 West Prospect Street Superfund site sits just two miles away and contains hazardous substances that can contaminate the local environment. Because there are 23 hazardous sites within five miles, chemicals may be present in the soil or groundwater. These pollutants can affect your long-term health if you breathe them in or touch contaminated dirt while playing or working outside in your yard.

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
2.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
23
Sites Within 10 Miles
73
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The 60 West Prospect Street site (EPA ID: 110006360080) is an active Superfund location on the National Priorities List, meaning it requires intense federal cleanup efforts. Primary exposure pathways in Waldwick include groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion, where chemical gases rise from the earth into home foundations. These unspecified hazardous substances, along with runoff from nearby facilities like Colonial Cleaners, increase the risk of chronic respiratory illness, organ damage, and cancer. To defend your health, first install a granular activated carbon water filtration system to treat potential tap water contaminants. Second, seal any cracks in your basement floor and install a radon-style mitigation system to prevent toxic vapors from entering your living space. Third, use raised garden beds with certified clean soil rather than planting directly in the ground to avoid soil-borne toxins. There are 73 sites within ten miles, creating a high cumulative chemical load for the region. Consistent monitoring of EPA remediation reports for the 60 West Prospect Street site is necessary to track the movement of underground contaminant plumes that may impact local property safety and air quality standards.

Threat Summary

Waldwick faces a critical environmental threat with a maximum hazard score of 10.0. The 60 West Prospect Street Superfund site sits just two miles away and contains hazardous substances that can contaminate the local environment. Because there are 23 hazardous sites within five miles, chemicals may be present in the soil or groundwater. These pollutants can affect your long-term health if you breathe them in or touch contaminated dirt while playing or working outside in your yard.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
COLONIAL CLEANERS @ ALLENDALE SHOPPING PLAZA1100041835700.75 miActive
TIP TOP CLEANERS1100153134361.62 miActive
60 WEST PROSPECT STREET1100063600802.02 miActive
BETTY BRITE CLEANERS1100173576162.15 miActive
JERRY'S CLEANERS1100156832962.21 miActive
COLONADE CLEANERS1100041687572.23 miActive
KAPLAN CLEANERS1100041436222.28 miActive
BERGEN PERCHLORATE ION SITE1100231286763.07 miActive
INTL WIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY1100041626283.2 miActive
LAURETTAS CLEANERS1100041734483.23 miActive

Action Required

Residents should contact Act Forward Inc or Clean Lakes Education And Research Inc for environmental guidance. For housing and safety concerns related to these hazards, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. You may also reach the Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc at 973-279-2333-135 for assistance with community resources and health advocacy. Taking direct action through these organizations helps document local impact and secures necessary support for families living near these active chemical sites. Immediate notification of these agencies ensures your concerns are part of the public record.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Paterson Task Force For Community Action, Inc
Paterson, 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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