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Bronx, NY

Low Risk (21/100)

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 Bronx in New York · Population: 1,419,250

TRI sites such as Sprague Bronx Terminal; Fred M Schildwachter & Sons, Inc.; Perrigo Ny; SDWIS systems such as KINGSTON CENTER AN0 anchor Bronx, NY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 21/100 (Low 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 Bronx include KINGSTON CENTER AN0, while Sprague Bronx Terminal leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 150 in 2024.

Burden score 21/100 (Low 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 Bronx -- 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 Bronx, NY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+45.6%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+44.5%

667 lb → 964 lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Bronx, NY's total reported releases rose from 662 lb in 2022 to 964 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bronx, NY's off-site transfers rose from 0 lb in 2022 to 431 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bronx, NY's air releases fell from 660 lb in 2022 to 530 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
1,419,250
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
1
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
3.7K 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 246 (67%) 118 2 150
2023 197 (54%) 159 5 253
2022 225 (62%) 139 1 101
2021 214 (59%) 143 7 156
2020 229 (63%) 136 1 108
2024 Good Air Quality: 67% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 42

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 York, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (1)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
KINGSTON CENTER AN0 77 3

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Sprague Bronx Terminal 3.7K lbs
2 Fred M Schildwachter & Sons, Inc. 14 lbs
3 Perrigo Ny 10 lbs
4 Srm - Jenna LLC 7 lbs
5 Twi-Laq Industries Inc 0 lbs

Cities in Bronx (1)

Bronx
5 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Bronx, New York? ▼
Bronx, NY has an environmental risk score of 21/100 (Low Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 1 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Bronx? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Bronx, NY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Bronx? ▼
Bronx, NY has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Bronx? ▼
In 2024, Bronx, NY recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 150. 67% 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 Bronx? ▼
Bronx, NY has 1 EPA-regulated water system. 1 system has 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 Bronx? ▼
Environmental compliance in Bronx, New York is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New York 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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