Haverstraw, New York
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Haverstraw faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The Croton Point Sanitary Landfill is the primary Superfund site nearby, located less than four miles away. This site contains unspecified hazardous substances that can leak into the ground or water. For your daily life, this means the soil and water near old industrial areas might be unsafe. Avoid playing in or touching dirt near landfills like the Haverstraw LF to stay safe from chemicals.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment against local toxins. Contact Accelerating Circularity Inc to learn about environmental safety initiatives in the Haverstraw area. For those concerned about housing safety or environmental justice, reach out to the Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc at 973-279-2333-135 or the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for assistance with housing rights and safety inspections. Document any unusual odors or water discoloration and report findings to local environmental groups like the Advanced Recovery Research And Development Corp to ensure official data reflects current conditions.
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.