Atlantic, NJ

High Risk (60/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Atlantic in New Jersey · Population: 274,704

TRI sites such as American Galvanizing Co; Viking Yacht Co - Mullica; Swimusa Fiberglass Pools; SDWIS systems such as NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY; NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY; WINSLOW TWP DMU; NPL sites such as D'Imperio Property; Delilah Road; Emmell's Septic Landfill anchor Atlantic, NJ's EPA extract. Derived burden score 60/100 (High Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Atlantic include BRIGANTINE WATER DEPARTMENT; HAMMONTON WATER DEPT; ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPI, while American Galvanizing Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 35 / peak 97 in 2024.

Burden score 60/100 (High Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Atlantic -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Atlantic, NJ: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-10.7%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-10.7%

46.3 thousand lb → 41.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Atlantic, NJ's total reported releases fell from 46.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 41.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Atlantic, NJ's air releases fell from 30.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 25.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Atlantic, NJ's off-site transfers fell from 16.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 15.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
274,704
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
30
Superfund Sites
9
Total Releases
266.5K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 302 (83%) 64 0 97
2023 270 (74%) 90 3 265
2022 316 (87%) 48 0 185
2021 290 (80%) 72 0 96
2020 286 (80%) 73 0 90
2024 Good Air Quality: 83% of days
Median AQI: 35

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in New Jersey, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (30)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY 127,000 0
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ATLANTIC COUNTY 120,146 0
WINSLOW TWP DMU 39,174 0
MARGATE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT 23,500 0
VENTNOR CITY WATER & SEWER UTILITY 22,150 0
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP MUA 21,720 0
BRIGANTINE WATER DEPARTMENT 14,450 2
HAMMONTON WATER DEPT 12,153 2
LONGPORT WATER DEPARTMENT 10,777 0
BUENA BOROUGH MUA 4,880 0
NJ AMERICAN WATER - EGG HARBOR CITY 4,300 0
ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPI 2,506 26
THE OAKS OF WEYMOUTH WATER CO. 750 8
WEYMOUTH TWSP MUA 720 0
TILTON TERRACE MHP 456 6
SHORE ACRES MOBILE HOME 392 0
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 300 0
ENGLISH CREEK MANOR M H PARK 250 0
OAKVIEW LEISURE VILLAGE 250 0
TOWER MOBILE HOMES 245 1
TOWN & COUNTRY MHP 200 0
WINSLOW TWP DMU 172 0
MULLICA WOODS MOBILE HOME PARK 150 0
BAY BREEZE VILLAGE 105 0
TOWER 1999 MOBILE HOME PARK 100 0
ELMTOWNE VILLAGE ASSOC SYS I 100 0
ELMTOWNE VILLAGE ASSOC. SYS II 100 0
POMONA MOBILE HOME PARK 98 0
BLACK HORSE MANOR 74 0
TOWER EAST MOBILE HOME PARK 70 2

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 American Galvanizing Co 129.2K lbs
2 Viking Yacht Co - Mullica 67.6K lbs
3 Swimusa Fiberglass Pools 63.8K lbs
4 Massarelli's Lawn Ornaments Inc 5.5K lbs
5 Oldcastle Precast Inc 438 lbs
6 Ralph Clayton & Sons 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (9)

Site Name Status HRS Score
D'Imperio Property NPL Site 55.79
Delilah Road Deleted NPL Site 49.33
Emmell's Septic Landfill NPL Site 50.00
Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center NPL Site 39.65
Garden State Cleaners Co. NPL Site 28.90
Mannheim Avenue Dump Deleted NPL Site 36.56
Pomona Oaks Residential Wells Deleted NPL Site 31.94
Price Landfill NPL Site 0.00
South Jersey Clothing Co. NPL Site 42.24

Cities in Atlantic (22)

Hammonton
3 facilities · 1 water
Egg Harbor City
2 facilities · 0 water
Egg Harbor Township
1 facilities · 5 water
Folsom
1 facilities · 0 water
Newtonville
1 facilities · 0 water
Egg Harbor Twp
0 facilities · 4 water
Pomona
0 facilities · 4 water
Mays Landing
0 facilities · 3 water
Braddock
0 facilities · 2 water
Winslow Twp
0 facilities · 2 water
Ancora
0 facilities · 1 water
Brigantine
0 facilities · 1 water
Egg Haror City
0 facilities · 1 water
Fiar Lawn
0 facilities · 1 water
Landsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Longport
0 facilities · 1 water
Ventor City
0 facilities · 1 water
Atlantic County
0 facilities · 0 water
Galloway Township
0 facilities · 0 water
Hamilton Township
0 facilities · 0 water
Minotola
0 facilities · 0 water
Pleasantville
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Atlantic, New Jersey?
Atlantic, NJ has an environmental risk score of 60/100 (High Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 9 Superfund sites, and 30 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Atlantic?
Yes, Atlantic, NJ has 9 Superfund sites on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Atlantic?
Atlantic, NJ has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 266.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Atlantic?
In 2024, Atlantic, NJ recorded a median AQI of 35 and a peak AQI of 97. 83% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Atlantic?
Atlantic, NJ has 30 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Atlantic?
Environmental compliance in Atlantic, New Jersey is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Jersey state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro