Oxford, New Jersey
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Oxford faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The BASF Wyandotte Corp Superfund site is located less than five miles away. This site contains hazardous substances that can leak into the local soil and water. For your daily life, this means you must be careful about where you play outside or grow food. Pollutants from industrial sites can travel through the ground, potentially reaching the water you use for drinking or washing every single day.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local hazards. Contact the Housing Partnership for Morris County at 973-659-9222 for guidance on safe housing standards and environmental health resources. You can also reach out to the Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley, Inc. at 610-691-5620 for assistance with housing safety. For community-level advocacy, connect with local environmental nonprofits like the Auta Prl Nj Ny Ct Club or Carboncleaner to stay informed about cleanup efforts and regional safety initiatives. Taking these actions ensures you have professional support for navigating critical environmental risks.
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.