Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Phillipsburg faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 due to nearby toxic waste. The BASF Wyandotte Corp Superfund site is only one mile away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. For people living nearby, these contaminants can travel through the air, soil, or water into your home. This means children should not play in unpaved dirt near industrial zones. Dust from these sites can carry chemicals that are unsafe to breathe or touch during your normal daily routine. Stay alert.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local toxins. Contact the Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley, Inc. at 610-691-5620 for assistance with housing safety and environmental health resources. Additionally, the Housing Partnership for Morris County at 973-659-9222 can provide guidance on property standards and potential mitigation funding. For local environmental advocacy, contact the Alumni Path Foundation Inc to learn about community cleanup efforts. Do not consume water from private wells until it is tested for hazardous substances from the BASF Wyandotte Corp or Pohatcong Valley 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.