Paramus, New Jersey
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
Regulatory Overview
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 Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN FAIR COIN OPERATED CLEANERS | 110071100524 | 1.29 mi | Active |
| BORDEN CHEMICAL CO PRINTING INK DIV | 110000319897 | 2.1 mi | Active |
| QUALEX PHOTO PROCESSING | 110006076959 | 2.37 mi | Active |
| LEXINGTON CLEANERS | 110071100014 | 2.41 mi | Active |
| COLONIAL CLEANING VILLAGE | 110071100349 | 2.64 mi | Active |
| FAIR LAWN WELL FIELD | 110071818725 | 2.64 mi | Active |
| COLONIAL CLEANING CENTER | 110004143604 | 2.65 mi | Active |
| COIN CLEANING VILLAGE | 110071100090 | 2.7 mi | Active |
| CORDE CLEANERS | 110004196717 | 2.72 mi | Active |
| DUPONT CUSTOM CLEANERS | 110071100430 | 2.73 mi | Active |
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 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.