Hillsdale, New Jersey
Hillsdale faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The nearest active Superfund site is 60 WEST PROSPECT STREET, located four miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can migrate through groundwater or soil. For your daily life, this means potential risks to local water quality and air safety. With 85 contaminated sites within ten miles, residents must stay alert to local environmental alerts to avoid long-term exposure to dangerous chemicals.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Hillsdale faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The nearest active Superfund site is 60 WEST PROSPECT STREET, located four miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can migrate through groundwater or soil. For your daily life, this means potential risks to local water quality and air safety. With 85 contaminated sites within ten miles, residents must stay alert to local environmental alerts to avoid long-term exposure to dangerous chemicals.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERDALE BROOK ABANDONED DRUMS | 110071100107 | 1.99 mi | Active |
| RIVER VALE RADIUM | 110071100343 | 2.09 mi | Active |
| BLUE SWAN CLEANERS | 110012647243 | 2.19 mi | Active |
| BERGEN PERCHLORATE ION SITE | 110023128676 | 2.2 mi | Active |
| FORMER NORGE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD | 110071284726 | 2.79 mi | Active |
| HANDY & HARMON ELECTRONICS | 110004162398 | 3.3 mi | Active |
| JERRY'S CLEANERS | 110015683296 | 3.6 mi | Active |
| BETTY BRITE CLEANERS | 110017357616 | 3.66 mi | Active |
| COLONADE CLEANERS | 110004168757 | 3.69 mi | Active |
| KAPLAN CLEANERS | 110004143622 | 3.74 mi | Active |
Action Required
Immediate steps are necessary to mitigate environmental risks in Hillsdale. Residents should contact Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network Inc to participate in local water quality monitoring and advocacy. For those concerned about property safety or environmental justice in housing, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey in Hackensack at 201-489-3552. Additionally, the Urban League of Union County provides housing assistance at 908-351-7200. These organizations offer resources to help you navigate the legal and safety challenges posed by the high density of local Superfund sites.
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.