New York, New York
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Living in ZIP 10285 puts you near high-risk areas with a 10.0 safety hazard score. The Bayview Avenue Drums Superfund site is only 3.3 miles away. While the specific chemicals there are listed as unspecified hazardous substances, they can still affect your daily life. These pollutants sometimes travel through the ground or water. You should avoid playing in unknown dirt or drinking water from local wells. Staying informed helps keep your family safe from invisible environmental dangers.
Action Required
Residents seeking environmental advocacy should contact Fisheye Project Inc or Liberty Community Gardens Inc to engage with local sustainability efforts. For those concerned about how environmental hazards affect housing safety or tenant rights, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. Additionally, the County of Bergen Division of Senior Services is available at 201-336-7400 for vulnerable populations needing assistance. Taking immediate action by consulting these resources helps mitigate the risks associated with living near 159 hazardous sites within a ten-mile radius of lower Manhattan.
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.