Paterson, NJ (07510) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07510

Paterson, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AMERACE RUBBER DUMP
Distance to Nearest
2.1 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
8
Sites Within 10 Miles
50
County
Passaic
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Amerace Rubber Dump, identified by EPA ID 110009299008, maintains an active status on the National Priorities List. Environmental monitoring reveals that hazardous substances pose significant risks through groundwater migration and soil vapor intrusion. With fifty industrial sites within ten miles, cumulative exposure pathways include inhalation of volatile organic compounds and ingestion of heavy metals. Long-term health risks involve respiratory illness, neurological damage, and increased cancer rates. Regulatory oversight focuses on containment and remediation of soil and water tables. To protect your household, implement three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-quality water filtration system certified to remove heavy metals and volatile chemicals. Second, utilize HEPA-rated air purifiers to mitigate indoor air contamination from soil vapor intrusion. Third, avoid gardening or disturbing soil in areas without confirmed clean fill. Regularly review the EPA Superfund Site Profile for updates on cleanup progress and community involvement opportunities. Strict adherence to these protocols reduces individual risk in this high-density industrial corridor.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
ROTH CLEANERS1100041470760.83 miActive
ROUTE 287 TANKER SPILL RIVERDALE, NJ1100372858441.23 miActive
AMERACE RUBBER DUMP1100092990082.15 miActive
WITCO CHEMICAL CORP. (OAKLAND PLANT)1100383806683.23 miActive
W.R. GRACE & CO., INC./WAYNE INTERIM STORAGE SITE (USDOE)1100093414713.44 miActive
G.J. REDNER INC1100093412843.79 miActive
SPECTROCHEM LABORATORIES INC1100042189714.76 miActive
BALO PRECISION PARTS INC1100137994524.79 miActive
INTL WIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY1100041626286.61 miActive
MAROTTA SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS1100093483496.81 miActive

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 Verified
Urban League Of Union County
Elizabeth, NJ
Fair Housing Council Of Northern New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ

Environmental 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.

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