Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (07604) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07604

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Hasbrouck Heights has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is 2.4 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. Because there are 54 industrial sites within five miles, including the Curtiss-Wright Corp and Bendix Teterboro Facility, chemicals can leak into the ground or water. These contaminants can affect your health if you breathe them in or touch polluted soil. Staying informed is the best way to keep your family safe from these nearby threats.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
2.4 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
54
Sites Within 10 Miles
160
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The AAA Organic Cleaners site, EPA ID 110071100247, is currently an active site on the National Priorities List. Cleanup efforts are ongoing to address unspecified hazardous substances that pose a threat to the local environment. Primary exposure pathways include the inhalation of volatile vapors entering buildings from contaminated soil and the ingestion of pollutants through groundwater. Health risks from these industrial contaminants include potential damage to the nervous system, liver, and kidneys, alongside increased cancer risks from long-term exposure. Residents are surrounded by high-density industrial legacies, with 160 sites within ten miles, including the Lodi Municipal Well and Industrial Latex Corp. To mitigate exposure, residents should implement three defensive measures. First, install a certified charcoal-based water filtration system for all drinking water. Second, use indoor air purifiers equipped with HEPA and activated carbon filters to trap airborne toxins. Third, maintain a shoes-off policy indoors and use wet-cleaning methods for floors to prevent contaminated industrial dust from accumulating. These actions reduce the cumulative toxic load from the high concentration of nearby active cleanup sites and historical industrial operations.

Threat Summary

Hasbrouck Heights has a critical hazard score of 10.0. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is 2.4 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. Because there are 54 industrial sites within five miles, including the Curtiss-Wright Corp and Bendix Teterboro Facility, chemicals can leak into the ground or water. These contaminants can affect your health if you breathe them in or touch polluted soil. Staying informed is the best way to keep your family safe from these nearby threats.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP1100682372410.57 miActive
BENDIX TETERBORO FACILITY1100711004250.68 miActive
LODI MUNICIPAL WELL1100093417651.19 miActive
INDUSTRIAL LATEX CORP.1100711009251.37 miActive
ACADEMY AUTO RECYCLING, INC1100015413141.46 miActive
DUKES AUTO SALVAGE1100041957451.5 miActive
VENTRON/VELSICOL1100388883351.56 miActive
EC ELECTRO PLATING INC1100008479231.58 miActive
SONDEY PAINT1100093004161.58 miActive
GARFIELD GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION1100434377501.74 miActive

Action Required

For immediate assistance regarding environmental health and protection, contact the Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network Inc. This nonprofit provides resources for understanding local water and soil quality. If you have concerns regarding housing safety or your rights in a high-hazard zone, call the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, elderly residents can access support through the Bergen County Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. Taking direct action through these local agencies is the most effective way to address the critical 10.0 hazard rating in Hasbrouck Heights.

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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