Cresskill, New Jersey
Cresskill faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The primary danger comes from the 60 West Prospect Street Superfund site, located just three miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. These toxins might affect the air you breathe or the water used for gardening. High density of nearby dry cleaners and gas works increases the risk of chemical exposure in your daily neighborhood activities.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Cresskill faces a critical environmental threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The primary danger comes from the 60 West Prospect Street Superfund site, located just three miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. These toxins might affect the air you breathe or the water used for gardening. High density of nearby dry cleaners and gas works increases the risk of chemical exposure in your daily neighborhood activities.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDE CLEANERS | 110004196717 | 0.89 mi | Active |
| DUPONT CUSTOM CLEANERS | 110071100430 | 0.91 mi | Active |
| LEXINGTON CLEANERS | 110071100014 | 1.1 mi | Active |
| FORMER NORGE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD | 110071284726 | 1.11 mi | Active |
| RIDGEWOOD GAS WORKS | 110009341630 | 1.48 mi | Active |
| GLEN FAIR COIN OPERATED CLEANERS | 110071100524 | 1.57 mi | Active |
| RIDGEWOOD ASH LANDFILL | 110009300648 | 1.71 mi | Active |
| QUALEX PHOTO PROCESSING | 110006076959 | 2.58 mi | Active |
| KAPLAN CLEANERS | 110004143622 | 2.72 mi | Active |
| COLONADE CLEANERS | 110004168757 | 2.76 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 participate in local water quality advocacy and environmental monitoring. For those concerned about environmental safety in their housing or seeking relocation assistance, 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-related support. Immediate action is required to document any exposure and ensure property safety.
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.