Wickatunk, New Jersey
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Wickatunk faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The AT AND BELL LABORATORIES Superfund site is only 4.5 miles away and is currently active on the National Priorities List. This location contains dangerous hazardous substances that can move through the soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local soil or drinking untreated well water. Pollution in the ground can sometimes release invisible gases that enter nearby homes and buildings.
Action Required
Residents should contact local organizations for environmental advocacy and housing assistance. Reach out to the American Littoral Society to learn about regional conservation and water safety efforts. For those concerned about property safety or housing stability near these critical hazard zones, contact the Northfield Community Local Development Corporation of Staten Island, Inc. at 718-442-7351. Alternatively, you may call the Community Organization of Southern Brooklyn at 718-435-1300 for HUD-approved guidance. These agencies provide resources to help you navigate living in a high-risk area and ensure your home meets safety standards against environmental threats.
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.