Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Amerace Rubber Dump is the closest Superfund site, located just 2.1 miles away. This area contains dangerous hazardous substances that can move through soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered water. Pollutants from nearby industrial sites and spills can harm your health over time. Stay alert to local air quality and water safety warnings.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Paterson faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Amerace Rubber Dump is the closest Superfund site, located just 2.1 miles away. This area contains dangerous hazardous substances that can move through soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking unfiltered water. Pollutants from nearby industrial sites and spills can harm your health over time. Stay alert to local air quality and water safety warnings.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROTH CLEANERS | 110004147076 | 0.83 mi | Active |
| ROUTE 287 TANKER SPILL RIVERDALE, NJ | 110037285844 | 1.23 mi | Active |
| AMERACE RUBBER DUMP | 110009299008 | 2.15 mi | Active |
| WITCO CHEMICAL CORP. (OAKLAND PLANT) | 110038380668 | 3.23 mi | Active |
| W.R. GRACE & CO., INC./WAYNE INTERIM STORAGE SITE (USDOE) | 110009341471 | 3.44 mi | Active |
| G.J. REDNER INC | 110009341284 | 3.79 mi | Active |
| SPECTROCHEM LABORATORIES INC | 110004218971 | 4.76 mi | Active |
| BALO PRECISION PARTS INC | 110013799452 | 4.79 mi | Active |
| INTL WIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY | 110004162628 | 6.61 mi | Active |
| MAROTTA SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS | 110009348349 | 6.81 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents should immediately engage with local advocacy groups to monitor environmental updates. Contact A3M3 Inc for environmental community support. For housing concerns related to environmental safety and fair placement, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. They provide guidance on tenant rights and safe housing conditions. Additionally, the Urban League of Union County can be reached at 908-351-7200 for broader regional assistance. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms and report them to state environmental agencies to ensure your household remains protected from local industrial hazards.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental Organizations
IRS Verified- A3m3 IncEnvironmental
- Friends Of Passaic County Parks A Nj Nonprofit CorporationEnvironmental
- 1 Entrance Exit At A TimeCommunity
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.