New York, NY (10159) — Environmental Hazard Report

ZIP: 10159

New York, New York

Score: 10/10

Hazard Data Summary

Hazard Score
10/10
Risk Level
Critical
Primary Contaminant
Unspecified Hazardous Substances
Nearest Superfund Site
CITY CHEMICAL CORP
Distance to Nearest
4.8 mi
Sites Within 5 Miles
29
Sites Within 10 Miles
141
County
NY
NPL Status
Active

Threat Summary

Your neighborhood in ZIP code 10159 is in a high-risk area for pollution. The City Chemical Corp Superfund site is active and located just 4.8 miles away. It contains unspecified hazardous substances that can enter the air you breathe and the water you drink. With twenty-nine hazardous sites nearby, chemicals can collect in your home as dust. These toxins are dangerous to your health. You must take steps to keep your family safe from these hidden pollutants.

Action Required

Contact the Alexander Foundation Inc or the Closed Loop Foundation for information on environmental safety initiatives in New York. For assistance with housing safety and tenant rights in contaminated zones, call the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Senior citizens should contact the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for health resources and support. These agencies provide critical guidance for navigating the high hazard levels in your zip code. Reach out to these organizations immediately to secure your home and health.

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.

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