Closter, New Jersey
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOKE INC | 110000320411 | 2.12 mi | Active |
| NORTHVALE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CO. INC. | 110006850274 | 2.28 mi | Active |
| PATCLIN CHEMICAL CO | 110000322856 | 3.76 mi | Active |
| RIVERDALE BROOK ABANDONED DRUMS | 110071100107 | 3.81 mi | Active |
| RIVER VALE RADIUM | 110071100343 | 4.05 mi | Active |
| T.C. DUNHAM PAINT CO. WAREHOUSE | 110046120746 | 4.67 mi | Active |
| JET DRIVE IN CLEANERS | 110004152522 | 5.35 mi | Active |
| HIGHWOOD CLEANERS & TAILORS | 110006440173 | 5.36 mi | Active |
| FORMER MITCHELLS DRY CLEANERS | 110071432880 | 5.43 mi | Active |
| PIERMONT LF | 110009302726 | 5.43 mi | Active |
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 VerifiedEnvironmental 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.