Saint Albans, New York
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Saint Albans residents face a critical hazard score of 10.0 due to industrial pollution. The Genzale Plating Co. is an active Superfund site located 4.6 miles away that released hazardous substances into the environment. These contaminants can move through soil and groundwater, potentially reaching your home. In daily life, this means you should avoid contact with untreated soil and ensure your drinking water is filtered. Pollution from thirty-five nearby industrial sites creates a high-risk environment for your family.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact local organizations to address environmental safety and housing rights. Reach out to the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey at 201-489-3552 for guidance on property safety standards and landlord responsibilities regarding contamination. For community-level advocacy and water testing information, contact Cista 4 Clean Water or the Eastern Queens Alliance Inc. These nonprofits provide resources for monitoring local environmental threats. Engaging with these agencies ensures you receive the most current data on neighborhood cleanup efforts and provides a platform to report new environmental concerns in the Saint Albans area.
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.