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Cumberland, NJ

High Risk (62/100)

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 Cumberland in New Jersey · Population: 152,915

TRI sites such as National Refrigerants Inc.; Ardagh Glass Inc; Cumberland Dairy; SDWIS systems such as VINELAND WATER & SEWER UTILITY; BRIDGETON CITY WATER DEPT; UPPER DEERFIELD TWP WATER DEPT; NPL sites such as Former Kil-Tone Company; Iceland Coin Laundry Area Ground Water Plume; Nascolite Corp. anchor Cumberland, NJ's EPA extract. Derived burden score 62/100 (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 Cumberland include VINELAND WATER & SEWER UTILITY; BRIDGETON CITY WATER DEPT; UPPER DEERFIELD TWP WATER DEPT, while National Refrigerants Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 112 in 2024.

Burden score 62/100 (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 Cumberland -- 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 Cumberland, NJ: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-36.0%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-36.0%

106.1 thousand lb → 67.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Cumberland, NJ's total reported releases fell from 106.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 67.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cumberland, NJ's water releases rose from 63 lb in 2022 to 134 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cumberland, NJ's off-site transfers fell from 25.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cumberland, NJ's land releases fell from 3.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
152,915
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
6
Total Releases
493.2K 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 290 (81%) 68 1 112
2023 262 (73%) 94 3 203
2022 308 (85%) 54 0 84
2021 291 (80%) 71 2 112
2020 251 (69%) 114 0 72
2024 Good Air Quality: 81% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 39

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 (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
VINELAND WATER & SEWER UTILITY 36,250 7
BRIDGETON CITY WATER DEPT 22,770 5
UPPER DEERFIELD TWP WATER DEPT 3,100 15
FAIRTON FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL 1,841 0
NJ STATE PRISON BAYSIDE 1,679 0
UNITED MOBILE HOMES OF VINELAND 1,600 19
BAYVIEW WATER SYSTEM 771 0
COUNTRY MEADOWS RENTS AND SALES MHP LLC 250 0
MANCHESTER VILLAGE 208 21
HOPEWELL PLACE SENIOR APTS 100 35
BAYSHORE MOBILE HOME PARK 81 12
ALPINE VILLAGE 70 0

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 National Refrigerants Inc. 239.3K lbs
2 Ardagh Glass Inc 178.7K lbs
3 Cumberland Dairy 23.8K lbs
4 Corning Pharmaceutical Glass LLC 23.0K lbs
5 Cumberland Energy Center 18.6K lbs
6 US Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution 9.3K lbs
7 Nipro Pharmapackaging Americas Corp. 523 lbs
8 Durand Glass Manufacturing Co Inc. 9 lbs
9 Wwf Operating Co LLC 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (6)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Former Kil-Tone Company NPL Site 65.29
Iceland Coin Laundry Area Ground Water Plume NPL Site 30.30
Nascolite Corp. NPL Site 51.13
Upper Deerfield Township Sanitary Landfill Deleted NPL Site 33.62
Vineland Chemical Co., Inc. NPL Site 59.16
Vineland State School Deleted NPL Site 40.84

Cities in Cumberland (11)

Bridgeton
3 facilities · 4 water
Millville
3 facilities · 0 water
Vineland
1 facilities · 3 water
Fairton
1 facilities · 1 water
Rosenhayn
1 facilities · 0 water
Cedarville
0 facilities · 1 water
Fortescue
0 facilities · 1 water
Leesburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Seabrook
0 facilities · 1 water
Stow Creek
0 facilities · 1 water
Upper Deerfield Township
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cumberland, New Jersey? ▼
Cumberland, NJ has an environmental risk score of 62/100 (High Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 6 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cumberland? ▼
Yes, Cumberland, NJ has 6 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 Cumberland? ▼
Cumberland, NJ has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 493.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cumberland? ▼
In 2024, Cumberland, NJ recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 112. 81% 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 Cumberland? ▼
Cumberland, NJ has 12 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 Cumberland? ▼
Environmental compliance in Cumberland, 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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