Matawan, New Jersey
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Matawan faces a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to heavy industrial contamination. The AT AND BELL LABORATORIES site is a major concern located five miles away. This area contains hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about where you play outside or grow food. These chemicals are invisible but can cause long-term health problems if you breathe them in or touch contaminated dirt.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to protect their households from environmental hazards. Contact the American Littoral Society to learn about local water quality initiatives and ecosystem preservation efforts in the Matawan area. For those concerned about housing safety or environmental justice in the region, reach out to the Urban League of Union County at 908-351-7200 for guidance on healthy living conditions. Additionally, Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City can be reached at 212-519-2500 for resources regarding housing safety and community advocacy against local industrial pollution. All residents should monitor local environmental alerts regularly.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
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.