Lodi, NJ (07644) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07644

Lodi, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Lodi faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to many industrial sites. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is only 2.1 miles away and is currently active. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local water quality and soil safety. With 57 toxic sites within five miles, the risk of long-term exposure to chemicals is very high.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
2.1 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
57
Sites Within 10 Miles
147
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The AAA Organic Cleaners site (EPA ID 110071100247) remains on the National Priorities List as an active threat. Investigation focuses on unspecified hazardous substances commonly associated with dry cleaning and industrial operations. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into residential structures and the migration of contaminants through the Lodi Municipal Well system, located 0.74 miles from industrial clusters. Health risks from these substances include neurological damage, respiratory distress, and increased cancer rates through chronic ingestion or inhalation. Regulatory oversight also monitors nearby high-risk locations like EC Electro Plating Inc and Curtiss-Wright Corp to prevent cumulative plume migration. To mitigate risk, residents should implement three defensive measures: install high-grade carbon water filtration systems certified for volatile organic compounds, utilize vapor barriers in basements to prevent gas seepage, and conduct regular indoor air quality testing. Reviewing the EPA site profile provides real-time updates on remediation progress and groundwater monitoring data. The high density of 147 sites within ten miles necessitates constant vigilance regarding soil disturbance and local produce consumption.

Threat Summary

Lodi faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to many industrial sites. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is only 2.1 miles away and is currently active. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the ground and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about local water quality and soil safety. With 57 toxic sites within five miles, the risk of long-term exposure to chemicals is very high.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
ACADEMY AUTO RECYCLING, INC1100015413140.39 miActive
DUKES AUTO SALVAGE1100041957450.41 miActive
LODI MUNICIPAL WELL1100093417650.74 miActive
EC ELECTRO PLATING INC1100008479231.17 miActive
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP1100682372411.25 miActive
BENDIX TETERBORO FACILITY1100711004251.38 miActive
GARFIELD GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION1100434377501.39 miActive
MAYWOOD CHEMICAL CO.1100093001211.4 miActive
CURCIO SCRAP METAL, INC.1100305011421.44 miActive
DIXO CO. INC.1100041363731.6 miActive

Action Required

Residents should immediately contact local organizations to discuss environmental health and housing safety. Reach out to Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network Inc for information on local water protection efforts and ecological advocacy. For those concerned about property safety or hazardous living conditions, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services is available at 201-336-7400 for vulnerable populations needing relocation assistance or health resources. Document any unusual odors or water discoloration and report them to these authorities to ensure community safety.

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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