Orangeburg, New York
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Orangeburg faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The nearby Blue Swan Cleaners is a high-priority Superfund site under active federal cleanup. This means dangerous chemicals have leaked into the ground or water nearby. For your daily life, these hazardous substances can travel through soil or vapor into homes. With thirty industrial sites nearby, the risk to your air and water quality is very high. You must stay alert to local environmental warnings to stay safe.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary to address housing safety and environmental risks. Residents should contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for assistance with habitability concerns and tenant rights regarding local contamination. For community-level environmental advocacy and research, reach out to the Advanced Recovery Research And Development Corp based in the Orangeburg area. If you require emergency housing relocation due to environmental health hazards, contact the Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc at 973-279-2333-135. Do not delay in seeking professional guidance to protect your family and property.
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.