Chemicals persistent in cancer-riddled area near Keyport landfill

By: Joanna Gagis, Senior Correspondent

Outlets: NJ Spotlight

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 384

Last Updated: 4 days, 15 hours ago

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Sixteen years after Keyport groundwater was found to contain cancer-causing chemicals, the latest samples show the presence of heavy metals plus benzene and vinyl chloride above acceptable levels.

The tests, near the former Aeromarine landfill, were conducted after illnesses in a nearby neighborhood triggered fears of a cancer cluster. More than 400 cases have been reported by residents of Keyport and Union Beach.

Tests 16 years ago found a multitude of cancer-causing contaminants. In June, …

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