High Risk ⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site  ·  New Jersey

Price Landfill Superfund Site NJ

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  NEW JERSEY

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site
Primary Risk Radius
5
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
25
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site
Operator / BranchVarious / EPA
Host CountyAtlantic County NJ
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius5 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

The Price Landfill in Atlantic County NJ accepted industrial chemical waste including benzene toluene and chlorinated solvents contaminating groundwater used by Atlantic City area residents. The site sits in a critical recharge zone for the Atlantic City area water supply.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Atlantic City area residents including tourism workers face ongoing groundwater contamination risk. The site sits above the water supply aquifer for the densely populated barrier island resort area.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

Atlantic County residents near the site should use municipal water. EPA monitoring continues for groundwater recovery.

// Counties Within Risk Zone