Palisades Park, NJ (07650) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07650

Palisades Park, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
4.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
14
Sites Within 10 Miles
104
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The AAA Organic Cleaners site, EPA ID 110071100247, is currently active on the National Priorities List, indicating a need for sustained federal cleanup efforts. Exposure pathways in this urban corridor include the ingestion of contaminated groundwater and the inhalation of volatile organic compounds through vapor intrusion. Health risks associated with dry-cleaning solvents include neurological impairment and damage to the liver or kidneys. To protect your household, implement three defensive measures. First, utilize activated carbon water filters certified to remove volatile organic compounds from drinking water. Second, seal any cracks in basement floors or foundation walls to block toxic vapors from entering the home. Third, conduct professional indoor air quality testing to ensure that subsurface contaminants from the 104 nearby sites are not accumulating in living areas. Following the progress of the Hoke Inc and Halocarbon Products Corporation cleanups is also necessary, as these locations contribute to the area critical hazard rating. Regulators monitor these sites to prevent the further spread of hazardous plumes, but individual vigilance remains necessary for residents living within four miles of the primary site. Reliable data on specific plume boundaries is available through the EPA online database for public review.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
HOKE INC1100003204112.49 miActive
HALOCARBON PRODUCTS CORPORATION1100020914232.99 miActive
HIGHWOOD CLEANERS & TAILORS1100064401733.6 miActive
FORMER MITCHELLS DRY CLEANERS1100714328803.64 miActive
JET DRIVE IN CLEANERS1100041525223.65 miActive
COLONIAL CLEANING CENTER1100041436043.81 miActive
COLONIAL CLEANING VILLAGE1100711003493.82 miActive
COIN CLEANING VILLAGE1100711000903.84 miActive
JEREMY INDUSTRIES1100015303803.93 miActive
AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS1100711002473.98 miActive

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 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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