Paramus, NJ (07653) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07653

Paramus, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Residents in Paramus face a critical environmental threat. The nearest Superfund site is located at 60 West Prospect Street, just five miles away. This area is contaminated with hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. Because there are over 40 similar sites nearby, chemicals from old dry cleaners and factories might enter your groundwater or air. This means you must be careful about local water quality and avoid touching soil near industrial zones to stay safe.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
60 WEST PROSPECT STREET
Distance to Nearest
5.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
45
Sites Within 10 Miles
110
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The site at 60 West Prospect Street (EPA ID 110006360080) is currently an active National Priorities List location. It is part of a high-density industrial corridor with 45 hazardous sites within five miles. Primary exposure pathways include vapor intrusion into residential basements and groundwater contamination from historical chemical spills. Prolonged exposure to unspecified hazardous substances often associated with printing and dry cleaning leads to increased risks of respiratory issues, neurological damage, and long-term organ failure. Regulatory oversight continues, but remediation is ongoing and the threat remains critical. To mitigate risk, residents should follow three defensive measures. First, install a high-quality carbon air filtration system to capture volatile organic compounds. Second, use certified water filtration systems for all drinking and cooking needs to bypass potential groundwater pollutants. Third, conduct professional radon and vapor intrusion testing in basements to ensure industrial chemicals are not seeping into the home. Monitoring local EPA reports is essential as the site remains under active status.

Threat Summary

Residents in Paramus face a critical environmental threat. The nearest Superfund site is located at 60 West Prospect Street, just five miles away. This area is contaminated with hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. Because there are over 40 similar sites nearby, chemicals from old dry cleaners and factories might enter your groundwater or air. This means you must be careful about local water quality and avoid touching soil near industrial zones to stay safe.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
GLEN FAIR COIN OPERATED CLEANERS1100711005241.29 miActive
BORDEN CHEMICAL CO PRINTING INK DIV1100003198972.1 miActive
QUALEX PHOTO PROCESSING1100060769592.37 miActive
LEXINGTON CLEANERS1100711000142.41 miActive
COLONIAL CLEANING VILLAGE1100711003492.64 miActive
FAIR LAWN WELL FIELD1100718187252.64 miActive
COLONIAL CLEANING CENTER1100041436042.65 miActive
COIN CLEANING VILLAGE1100711000902.7 miActive
CORDE CLEANERS1100041967172.72 miActive
DUPONT CUSTOM CLEANERS1100711004302.73 miActive

Action Required

Immediate action is necessary due to the critical hazard score. Residents should contact the Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network Inc to learn about local water safety initiatives and environmental advocacy. For those concerned about housing safety and environmental justice in the Hackensack and Paramus area, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. You may also reach out to the County of Bergen Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for assistance with health-related housing concerns and local resource navigation.

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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