Manville, New Jersey
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Manville faces a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0. The Artistic Metal Finishing Superfund site is located less than two miles away. This site contains Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, also known as PAHs. These chemicals come from burning coal, oil, or gas and can stick to soil and dust. In your daily life, this means you must be careful about breathing in dust or touching contaminated dirt near industrial areas to avoid serious long-term health problems.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their health and housing safety. Contact the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center in Somerville at 908-446-0036 for assistance with housing safety and environmental concerns. You can also reach out to the Urban League of Union County at 908-351-7200 for guidance on local resources. For community-led environmental advocacy, connect with the Alumni Path Foundation Inc or the Bee Friendly Foundation. These organizations provide support for navigating the risks associated with living near high concentrations of Superfund sites and help residents advocate for thorough local remediation efforts.
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.