Fords, New Jersey
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Fords faces a critical safety score of 10.0 due to high industrial density. The Aabhushan Jewelry Store is an active Superfund site only three miles away. While the specific chemicals are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, they can enter the soil and water. This means you should be careful about gardening in local soil or letting children play in dirt near industrial zones. Dust from these sites can travel through the air into your home, affecting your daily health.
Action Required
Residents must contact local organizations to address environmental health and housing concerns. Reach out to the Beautiful Edison A Nj Nonprofit Corporation for information on local environmental advocacy and community safety initiatives. For housing assistance related to environmental safety or relocation, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, elderly residents can contact the Bergen County Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for support. These resources provide the necessary guidance for navigating the risks associated with the critical hazard score in the Fords area.
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.