Palisades Park, New Jersey
Palisades Park faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is a primary concern for the community. Although listed as unspecified, dry cleaning chemicals often soak into the ground and stay there for years. These toxins can move through the soil into your water or rise as invisible gases into your home. With many nearby sites, residents must be careful about what touches their skin and lungs.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Palisades Park faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is a primary concern for the community. Although listed as unspecified, dry cleaning chemicals often soak into the ground and stay there for years. These toxins can move through the soil into your water or rise as invisible gases into your home. With many nearby sites, residents must be careful about what touches their skin and lungs.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOKE INC | 110000320411 | 2.49 mi | Active |
| HALOCARBON PRODUCTS CORPORATION | 110002091423 | 2.99 mi | Active |
| HIGHWOOD CLEANERS & TAILORS | 110006440173 | 3.6 mi | Active |
| FORMER MITCHELLS DRY CLEANERS | 110071432880 | 3.64 mi | Active |
| JET DRIVE IN CLEANERS | 110004152522 | 3.65 mi | Active |
| COLONIAL CLEANING CENTER | 110004143604 | 3.81 mi | Active |
| COLONIAL CLEANING VILLAGE | 110071100349 | 3.82 mi | Active |
| COIN CLEANING VILLAGE | 110071100090 | 3.84 mi | Active |
| JEREMY INDUSTRIES | 110001530380 | 3.93 mi | Active |
| AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS | 110071100247 | 3.98 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take proactive steps to secure their health and housing rights. Contact the Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network Inc to participate in local environmental advocacy and water safety initiatives. For legal assistance or guidance regarding toxic exposure in rental properties, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Vulnerable residents should also reach out to the County of Bergen Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400. These organizations provide the necessary support to navigate the risks posed by the high density of hazardous sites in the 07650 area.
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.