Plainsboro, New Jersey
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Plainsboro faces a critical environmental safety threat with a hazard score of 10.0. The David Sarnoff Research Center is a major active Superfund site nearby. Hazardous substances from this and fourteen other local sites can enter the air, soil, and water around your home. For daily life, this means being careful about where children play and checking local water reports regularly. These chemicals do not disappear on their own and require professional cleanup to keep your family safe.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary due to the critical hazard score in the 08536 area. Contact the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center in Somerville at 908-446-0036 to discuss safe housing options or environmental disclosures for your property. For community-level advocacy, engage with the Amwell Conservation Trust Inc to support local land protection efforts. Residents should also request professional soil and water testing to identify specific pollutants on their property. Documentation of these results is vital for reporting health concerns to the EPA regarding the David Sarnoff Research Center and other surrounding hazardous sites.
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.