New York, New York
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Your area has a critical hazard score of 10.0 because of high industrial density and the nearby City Chemical Corp Superfund site. While this site is nearly five miles away, unspecified hazardous substances can still affect your daily life through soil and water systems. With 29 hazardous sites within five miles, chemicals can travel during construction or floods. You must be cautious about local groundwater and dust. Stay informed about environmental alerts to protect your long-term health.
Action Required
Residents should contact the Alexander Foundation Inc or the Closed Loop Foundation to learn about local environmental advocacy and sustainability initiatives. For those concerned about housing safety or environmental justice in the region, reach out to the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, the County of Bergen Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services is available at 201-336-7400 to assist vulnerable populations with resource allocation. Immediate action involves verifying your property’s environmental history and advocating for faster remediation of the City Chemical Corp site through these established community organizations.
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.