Bogota, NJ (07603) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07603

Bogota, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Bogota faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to many nearby industrial sites. The closest threat is the AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site only 1.1 miles away. This location contains dangerous chemicals that can soak into the ground or pollute the water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching soil or using well water near the site. These toxins can harm your health if they enter your home or the local environment.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
1.1 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
40
Sites Within 10 Miles
124
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The AAA Organic Cleaners site is currently an active Superfund project under EPA oversight with ID 110071100247. Federal regulators are investigating unspecified hazardous substances that have compromised the local area. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into residential basements and groundwater contamination. Prolonged exposure to industrial cleaning solvents often leads to neurological damage, respiratory issues, and an increased risk of specific cancers. There are 40 additional hazardous sites within five miles of Bogota, creating a cumulative risk environment for residents. To defend your health, first install a high-quality carbon air filtration system to mitigate potential chemical vapors. Second, avoid all contact with untreated groundwater and use filtered water for cooking and drinking. Third, keep shoes outside to prevent tracking contaminated soil into your living spaces. Regular monitoring of EPA updates regarding the Bendix Teterboro and Halocarbon Products sites is also recommended due to their close proximity.

Threat Summary

Bogota faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to many nearby industrial sites. The closest threat is the AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site only 1.1 miles away. This location contains dangerous chemicals that can soak into the ground or pollute the water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching soil or using well water near the site. These toxins can harm your health if they enter your home or the local environment.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS1100711002471.1 miActive
BENDIX TETERBORO FACILITY1100711004251.84 miActive
HALOCARBON PRODUCTS CORPORATION1100020914231.97 miActive
JEREMY INDUSTRIES1100015303802.3 miActive
PERMABOND INTERNATIONAL1100020914872.43 miActive
PFISTER CHEMICAL, INC.1100707497842.44 miActive
MAYWOOD CHEMICAL CO.1100093001212.52 miActive
EMPIRE CLEANERS1100711006472.56 miActive
NICKSTADT-MOELLER INCORPORATED1100008732162.65 miActive
DIXO CO. INC.1100041363732.81 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact the Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network Inc to stay informed about local water safety and ongoing cleanup efforts. For those concerned about the impact of environmental hazards on their living conditions, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for advocacy and support. Additionally, seniors can reach the Bergen County Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 to discuss health resources or housing relocation assistance if local contamination levels rise. Taking these steps ensures you have professional guidance while living in a high-risk zone.

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
  • 350nj A Nj Nonprofit CorporationEnvironmental
  • American Society Of Endoscopic And Interventional Spine Surgery IncEnvironmental
  • Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network 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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