Fort Monmouth, New Jersey
Fort Monmouth faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby toxic waste sites. The Metallurgical Ind Superfund site is located only 2.6 miles away and is currently active on the National Priorities List. These sites contain hazardous substances that can move through the air, soil, or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated groundwater. Exposure to these chemicals can cause long-term health problems for families living nearby.
Hazard Data Summary
Regulatory Overview
Threat Summary
Fort Monmouth faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby toxic waste sites. The Metallurgical Ind Superfund site is located only 2.6 miles away and is currently active on the National Priorities List. These sites contain hazardous substances that can move through the air, soil, or water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated groundwater. Exposure to these chemicals can cause long-term health problems for families living nearby.
Nearby Superfund Sites
| Site Name | EPA ID | Distance | NPL Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| U S ARMY FT MONMOUTH MAIN POST | 110008473963 | 1.14 mi | Active |
| METALLURGICAL IND | 110009260423 | 2.64 mi | Active |
| NJ NATURAL GAS CO /LONG BRANCH GAS CONT | 110071100637 | 3.02 mi | Active |
| NORTH AMERICAN PAINT CORPORATION | 110000320590 | 5.11 mi | Active |
| M&T DELISA LANDFILL | 110009299080 | 5.9 mi | Active |
| BECKER PLATING INC. | 110071101033 | 7.02 mi | Active |
| NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE (SITE A) | 110060419756 | 7.26 mi | Active |
| FORMER MIRACLE CLEANERS | 110071812946 | 7.34 mi | Active |
| ELECTRO IMPULSE LAB., INC. | 110004168560 | 7.35 mi | Active |
| AT AND BELL LABORATORIES | 110071100165 | 7.87 mi | Active |
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their health and housing safety. Contact the American Littoral Society to learn about local environmental advocacy and water quality monitoring in the Fort Monmouth area. For those concerned about the impact of these hazards on their property or housing stability, reach out to the Urban League of Union County at 908-351-7200 for professional guidance. Additionally, the Margert Community Corporation at 718-471-3724 provides housing services that may assist with environmental health concerns in the region. Document any unusual odors or health symptoms to local authorities immediately.
HUD Housing Counseling
Government VerifiedEnvironmental Organizations
IRS Verified- American Littoral SocietyEnvironmental
- American Rhododendron SocietyEnvironmental
- Carbon RootsEnvironmental
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.