Closter, NJ (07624) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07624

Closter, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Closter faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The HOKE INC Superfund site sits just two miles away and contains hazardous substances requiring active federal management. Living near these chemical sites means pollutants can move through the soil and water over time. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local groundwater and garden soil. These invisible threats can harm your health if they enter your home or the local water supply.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
HOKE INC
Distance to Nearest
2.1 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
6
Sites Within 10 Miles
64
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The HOKE INC site, EPA ID 110000320411, is currently an active site on the National Priorities List. Regulatory oversight confirms the presence of hazardous substances that pose significant risks to the surrounding community. Exposure pathways primarily include vapor intrusion into buildings and the leaching of chemicals into the local aquifer. These contaminants are linked to long-term health risks including organ damage and increased cancer potential. With 64 toxic sites within a ten-mile radius, the cumulative environmental burden is severe. Residents must take specific defensive measures to mitigate these risks. First, install a high-quality carbon filtration system for all tap water to remove chemical residues. Second, perform a radon and vapor intrusion test in your basement to ensure soil gases are not entering your living space. Third, avoid using private well water for drinking or irrigation until it has been certified by a state-approved laboratory. Continuous monitoring via the EPA portal is necessary for tracking the remediation progress at HOKE INC and nearby locations like the River Vale Radium site. These steps are essential for maintaining safety in a high-risk zone where industrial legacy pollutants remain a persistent threat to public health and property values.

Threat Summary

Closter faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The HOKE INC Superfund site sits just two miles away and contains hazardous substances requiring active federal management. Living near these chemical sites means pollutants can move through the soil and water over time. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local groundwater and garden soil. These invisible threats can harm your health if they enter your home or the local water supply.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
HOKE INC1100003204112.12 miActive
NORTHVALE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CO. INC.1100068502742.28 miActive
PATCLIN CHEMICAL CO1100003228563.76 miActive
RIVERDALE BROOK ABANDONED DRUMS1100711001073.81 miActive
RIVER VALE RADIUM1100711003434.05 miActive
T.C. DUNHAM PAINT CO. WAREHOUSE1100461207464.67 miActive
JET DRIVE IN CLEANERS1100041525225.35 miActive
HIGHWOOD CLEANERS & TAILORS1100064401735.36 miActive
FORMER MITCHELLS DRY CLEANERS1100714328805.43 miActive
PIERMONT LF1100093027265.43 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and legal rights. Contact the Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network Inc to learn about local water quality monitoring and environmental advocacy efforts. For those concerned about housing safety or environmental justice, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, elderly residents should reach out to the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for health assistance. Document all property inspections and keep records of water testing results to protect your household’s long-term interests.

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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