Fort Monmouth, NJ (07703) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07703

Fort Monmouth, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

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

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
METALLURGICAL IND
Distance to Nearest
2.6 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
3
Sites Within 10 Miles
12
County
Monmouth
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The Metallurgical Ind site, identified by EPA ID 110009260423, maintains an active status on the National Priorities List, indicating that cleanup efforts are ongoing and the site remains a significant threat. Primary exposure pathways include the migration of unspecified hazardous substances through local groundwater plumes and soil vapor intrusion into residential structures. These contaminants pose severe health risks, including potential respiratory issues, skin irritation, and increased long-term cancer risks depending on the specific chemical concentrations present. Residents should monitor updates via the official EPA Superfund site database for this location. To reduce personal risk, implement three specific defensive measures. First, install a high-quality carbon filtration system for all household tap water to capture chemical residues. Second, utilize HEPA-rated air purifiers to mitigate indoor air pollution from soil vapors. Third, remove shoes before entering the home to prevent the tracking of contaminated exterior soil into living spaces. With 12 hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius, including the U S Army Fort Monmouth Main Post and New Jersey Natural Gas Company site, the cumulative environmental burden is substantial. Continuous vigilance regarding local land use and water quality reports is necessary.

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 NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
U S ARMY FT MONMOUTH MAIN POST1100084739631.14 miActive
METALLURGICAL IND1100092604232.64 miActive
NJ NATURAL GAS CO /LONG BRANCH GAS CONT1100711006373.02 miActive
NORTH AMERICAN PAINT CORPORATION1100003205905.11 miActive
M&T DELISA LANDFILL1100092990805.9 miActive
BECKER PLATING INC.1100711010337.02 miActive
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE (SITE A)1100604197567.26 miActive
FORMER MIRACLE CLEANERS1100718129467.34 miActive
ELECTRO IMPULSE LAB., INC.1100041685607.35 miActive
AT AND BELL LABORATORIES1100711001657.87 miActive

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 Verified
Urban League Of Union County
Elizabeth, NJ
Margert Community Corporation
Far Rockaway, NJ

Environmental 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.

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