Paterson, NJ (07514) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07514

Paterson, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Paterson faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Academy Auto Recycling Superfund site is located 4.4 miles away and contains hazardous substances. Living near a high density of industrial sites means chemicals might be in the soil where children play or the air you breathe. With 57 toxic sites within five miles, pollution can enter your home through dust or water. This extreme concentration of hazards requires you to be very careful about your surroundings every day.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
ACADEMY AUTO RECYCLING, INC
Distance to Nearest
4.4 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
57
Sites Within 10 Miles
133
County
Passaic
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Academy Auto Recycling site, EPA ID 110001541314, remains on the National Priorities List with an active cleanup status. Residents in the 07514 ZIP code are surrounded by 57 hazardous locations within a five-mile radius, including former industrial facilities like Warren Bronze and Aluminium and Trio Dyeing & Finishing. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion from contaminated groundwater, inhalation of industrial particulates, and direct contact with legacy soil pollutants from nearby dry cleaners and metal works. These contaminants pose long-term risks for respiratory illness, neurological impairment, and various cancers. To mitigate risk, residents must implement three defensive measures. First, use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in HVAC systems to capture airborne toxins. Second, remove shoes before entering the home to prevent tracking heavy metals or chemicals from industrial soil into living spaces. Third, utilize activated carbon water filtration systems certified to remove volatile organic compounds. Continuous monitoring of EPA updates is necessary as the local density of 133 sites within ten miles indicates a complex regional contamination profile requiring vigilant indoor environmental management.

Threat Summary

Paterson faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The Academy Auto Recycling Superfund site is located 4.4 miles away and contains hazardous substances. Living near a high density of industrial sites means chemicals might be in the soil where children play or the air you breathe. With 57 toxic sites within five miles, pollution can enter your home through dust or water. This extreme concentration of hazards requires you to be very careful about your surroundings every day.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
WARREN BRONZE AND ALUMINIUM1100042339630.43 miActive
FORMER CAREFUL CLEANERS1100716431260.44 miActive
TRIO DYEING & FINISHING CO INC1100015287580.44 miActive
PAPERBOARD SPECIALIST, INC1100015409120.59 miActive
FORMER SUNSHINE DELUXE LAUNDRY INC.1100716431270.68 miActive
FAIR LAWN WELL FIELD1100718187250.84 miActive
PYROLAC SITE1100020912811.08 miActive
PATERSON GAS PLANT1100093005591.09 miActive
SPIC AND SPAN CLEANERS AND TAILORS1100042123611.2 miActive
HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL WELLS1100092604501.22 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 to discuss safety disclosures or relocation assistance if living near high-risk zones. For senior citizens, the County of Bergen Department of Human Services Division of Senior Services provides guidance at 201-336-7400. You may also engage with local environmental nonprofits like A3M3 Inc or 1 Entrance Exit At A Time to advocate for faster cleanup of the 57 nearby sites. Document all property health concerns and maintain contact with these agencies to ensure your housing meets federal safety standards.

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
  • 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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