Jackson Heights, New York
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Jackson Heights faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0 out of 10. The BCF Oil Refining, Inc. Superfund site is 3.1 miles away and contains dangerous radioactive radium. Radium is a heavy metal that stays in the environment for a long time. It can travel through soil and water into your home and neighborhood. For daily life, you must be careful about local dust and groundwater. Radioactive materials cause serious health problems if they enter your physical human body.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary to protect your household from local environmental threats. Contact the Alliance For Flushing Meadows Corona Park Corporation to learn about local environmental advocacy and monitoring efforts in your area. For residents concerned about safe housing conditions or displacement due to environmental factors, contact the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552. You may also reach out to the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 201-336-7400 for additional health and safety resources. Stay engaged with these organizations to ensure your community remains habitable and safe for all local residents.
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.