Belmar, NJ (07719) – Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 07719

Belmar, New Jersey

Score: 10/10

Belmar faces a critical safety score due to nearby hazardous waste locations. The M&T Delisa Landfill is a major Superfund site only four miles away. It contains dangerous substances that can move through ground and water. For your daily life, this means local soil and water could carry hidden chemicals. These pollutants can cause health problems if they enter your home or the air you breathe. Staying alert about local environment updates is essential for your family’s safety.

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
M&T DELISA LANDFILL
Distance to Nearest
4.0 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
5
Sites Within 10 Miles
23
County
Monmouth
NPL Status
Active

Regulatory Overview

The M&T Delisa Landfill (EPA ID: 110009299080) is currently listed as an active site on the National Priority List. With five industrial sites within five miles and twenty-three within ten miles, Belmar is situated in a high-density zone for environmental hazards. Exposure pathways include groundwater contamination, soil vapor intrusion, and airborne dust from industrial operations. Health risks associated with unspecified hazardous substances often include respiratory distress, neurological impairment, and increased cancer risk over prolonged exposure. The EPA continues to monitor the M&T Delisa site to manage containment and prevent further migration of toxins into the residential water table. To defend your household, residents should prioritize three measures. First, install a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration system to reduce indoor dust. Second, use certified charcoal water filtration for all drinking and cooking needs to mitigate chemical ingestion. Third, maintain a shoes-off policy indoors to prevent tracking contaminated exterior soil into living spaces. Continuous monitoring of EPA public notices regarding the Naval Weapons Station Earle and local landfill sites is necessary to track remediation progress and emerging plume movements.

Threat Summary

Belmar faces a critical safety score due to nearby hazardous waste locations. The M&T Delisa Landfill is a major Superfund site only four miles away. It contains dangerous substances that can move through ground and water. For your daily life, this means local soil and water could carry hidden chemicals. These pollutants can cause health problems if they enter your home or the air you breathe. Staying alert about local environment updates is essential for your family’s safety.

Nearby Superfund Sites

Site NameEPA IDDistanceNPL Status
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE (SITE A)1100604197562.72 miActive
METALLURGICAL IND1100092604232.81 miActive
NORTH AMERICAN PAINT CORPORATION1100003205903.67 miActive
M&T DELISA LANDFILL1100092990804.03 miActive
U S ARMY FT MONMOUTH MAIN POST1100084739634.39 miActive
MONITOR DEVICES, INC./INTERCIRCUITS, INC.1100711006335 miActive
ELECTRO IMPULSE LAB., INC.1100041685605.31 miActive
BECKER PLATING INC.1100711010335.32 miActive
FORMER MIRACLE CLEANERS1100718129465.45 miActive
FREQUENCY ENG1100092998925.46 miActive

Action Required

Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and explore safety resources. Contact the American Littoral Society to learn about local water quality and coastal protection efforts. For those concerned about housing safety and environmental health impacts on their property, reach out to Navicore Solutions in Manalapan at 732-409-6281. They provide counseling services that can help you navigate housing stability in impacted areas. Additionally, contact the Margert Community Corporation at 718-471-3724 for regional housing assistance and information regarding health-related home repairs and environmental mitigation.

HUD Housing Counseling

Government Verified
Navicore Solutions – Manalapan, Nj
Manalapan, 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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