Teterboro, NJ (07699) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07699

Teterboro, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Teterboro faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 because of many industrial sites. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is only 2.6 miles away and contains hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the ground and air around you. Daily life in this area means being extra careful about the water you drink and the soil in your yard. Living near forty-seven hazardous sites in a five-mile radius increases your risk of coming into contact with dangerous toxins.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
AAA ORGANIC CLEANERS
Distance to Nearest
2.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
47
Sites Within 10 Miles
169
County
Bergen
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The AAA Organic Cleaners site is currently active on the National Priorities List. The EPA ID 110071100247 identifies the location as a source of unspecified hazardous substances that require long-term remedial action. Local residents face exposure pathways through groundwater contamination and soil vapor intrusion from neighboring industrial facilities like the Bendix Teterboro Facility and Ventron/Velsicol. These sites historically released heavy metals and volatile organic compounds into the environment. Long-term health risks include respiratory issues, kidney damage, and increased cancer potential depending on the specific duration of exposure. To protect yourself, you must first install a high-quality water filtration system that targets volatile organic compounds. Second, ensure your basement has a proper vapor barrier or radon-style mitigation system to prevent toxic gases from entering your home through the foundation. Third, avoid gardening in native soil and use raised beds with imported, certified-clean dirt to prevent the ingestion of heavy metals. Monitoring the EPA progress through their official database is essential for staying informed about local soil remediation efforts. Teterboro’s high density of forty-seven nearby hazardous sites creates a cumulative risk profile that demands consistent household environmental monitoring and strict adherence to local health department advisories.

Threat Summary

Teterboro faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 because of many industrial sites. The AAA Organic Cleaners Superfund site is only 2.6 miles away and contains hazardous substances. These chemicals can seep into the ground and air around you. Daily life in this area means being extra careful about the water you drink and the soil in your yard. Living near forty-seven hazardous sites in a five-mile radius increases your risk of coming into contact with dangerous toxins.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
BENDIX TETERBORO FACILITY1100711004251.19 miActive
LAND AIR EXPRESS1100462829001.61 miActive
VENTRON/VELSICOL1100388883351.69 miActive
NICKSTADT-MOELLER INCORPORATED1100008732161.91 miActive
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP1100682372412.03 miActive
HARTIN PAINT & FILLER CORP1100005817812.16 miActive
SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL PROCESSING1100007012232.17 miActive
PFISTER CHEMICAL, INC.1100707497842.2 miActive
MEADOWLANDS PLATING & FINISHING INC.1100015298822.24 miActive
RIDGE PRINTING CO INC1100092994192.32 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment. Contact the Bergen Save The Watershed Action Network Inc to learn about local water safety and ongoing advocacy for cleaner soil. For those in subsidized or public housing concerned about environmental safety standards, reach out to the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey in Hackensack at 201-489-3552. You can also contact the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for health resources. Demand updated soil testing reports for your specific property to ensure your family remains safe from subsurface toxins.

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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