New York, New York
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Your neighborhood in ZIP code 10166 faces a critical hazard score of 10.0. The City Chemical Corp Superfund site is only 3.9 miles away and contains dangerous hazardous substances. Because there are 38 active sites within five miles, pollution can reach your home through the air or water. Living near these chemical zones means you could breathe in toxic dust or touch contaminated soil. Frequent steam pipe ruptures nearby also pose immediate physical and chemical risks to your daily health.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure safe housing and environmental advocacy. Contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for assistance with habitability concerns and housing rights. Elderly residents should reach out to the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for health-related resources. Additionally, support local environmental efforts by engaging with the Alexander Foundation Inc or the Circulate Initiative Inc to stay informed about local cleanup projects. Document all respiratory symptoms and report new environmental odors to local authorities to ensure continued oversight of regional hazardous 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.