Keyport Deserves Answers

Tell Governor Sherrill: Expand NJDEP testing!

The Aeromarine landfill site, a former municipal dump along Raritan Bay, has been the subject of environmental concerns for over four decades. Today, with over 400 confirmed cancer cases in an area of roughly 3,000 households, residents are calling for a full investigation into a possible cancer cluster.

New results from the first testing at the landfill in 16 years, confirming that “many of the same dangerous chemicals found in 2010…are still there.” Despite decades of documented erosion and flooding, the NJDEP maintains there is no pathway for human exposure, even though surrounding neighborhoods have never been tested.

Independent testing found dioxin levels at the site and a nearby residence, nearly 6.5x the EPA’s trigger threshold for health exposure and follow-up testing. Dioxins are toxic, long-lasting compounds linked to serious health risks, including cancer. We are asking the state to expand testing into surrounding residential areas and include dioxins in its testing program. Keyport residents deserve to know if their homes and community are safe.

Taking action only takes two minutes.

The more people reach out, the harder it becomes to ignore our community's concerns.

Call Governor Sherrill's Office:

(609) 292-6000

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Feel free to personalize your message. Personal stories are especially impactful.

Call Script:

Hi, my name is _____ and I live in ______.

I’m calling to ask Governor Sherrill to direct the NJDEP to expand testing beyond the Aeromarine site in Keyport. With cancer cases growing, residents deserve to know whether contaminants, including dioxins, have spread beyond the landfill to nearby properties and to the public parks along the shoreline near the site.

Please ask the Governor to ensure the community gets the testing and transparency it deserves. Thank you.

Email Script:

Topic: Environment

Subtopic: Pollution and Contamination

Message:

Governor Sherrill,

I am writing to ask you to direct the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to expand its investigation of the former Aeromarine landfill in Keyport, beyond the measures they’re currently taking.

The landfill has been the subject of environmental concerns for decades. Recent testing from SESI confirms that many of the same dangerous contaminants identified in 2010 remain present today. Despite documented erosion and flooding, nearby residential neighborhoods have never been tested by the state.

Independent testing also detected dangerous levels of dioxins at the site and a nearby residence, nearly 6.5x the EPA’s trigger threshold for health exposure and follow-up testing. Dioxins are highly toxic, long-lasting compounds associated with increased risks of cancers and other serious health effects. These findings warrant a more comprehensive investigation.

Residents are deeply concerned. More than 400 reported cancer cases have been identified in an area of roughly 3,000 households, and the community is seeking answers. Whether or not a connection exists, families deserve confidence that every reasonable step has been taken to investigate possible environmental exposure.

I ask that you direct the NJDEP to expand testing beyond the landfill itself, include dioxins in its testing program, and ensure that the surrounding neighborhoods are thoroughly evaluated. The public deserves clear, transparent communication about the state’s findings and next steps.

Keyport residents, and their neighbors in Union Beach, have waited decades for this landfill to be properly addressed. I hope you will act to ensure our community receives the comprehensive investigation it deserves.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

[Your name]

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