Delaware, PA

High Risk (80/100)

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 Delaware in Pennsylvania · Population: 576,195

TRI sites such as Monroe Energy Llc-Trainer Refinery; Braskem America Inc; Entegris Inc.; SDWIS systems such as AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM; AQUA PA BENSALEM; AQUA PA WEST CHESTER; NPL sites such as Austin Avenue Radiation Site; Havertown PCP; Lansdowne Radiation Site anchor Delaware, PA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 80/100 (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 Delaware include AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM; AQUA PA CHALFONT; AQUA PA SUPERIOR CENTER POINT, while Monroe Energy Llc-Trainer Refinery leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 136 in 2024.

Burden score 80/100 (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 Delaware -- 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 Delaware, PA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+5.0%

18 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+4.7%

515.3 thousand lb → 539.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Delaware, PA's total reported releases rose from 514.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 539.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Delaware, PA's off-site transfers rose from 17.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 251.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Delaware, PA's water releases fell from 240.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 48.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Delaware, PA's chemicals reported fell from 51 in 2022 to 47 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
576,195
TRI Facilities
23
Water Systems
30
Superfund Sites
5
Total Releases
2.8M 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 250 (68%) 114 2 136
2023 187 (51%) 169 5 271
2022 191 (52%) 174 0 95
2021 182 (50%) 180 3 142
2020 174 (48%) 189 3 129
2024 Good Air Quality: 68% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 43

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 Pennsylvania, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (30)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM 822,600 3
AQUA PA BENSALEM 59,001 0
AQUA PA WEST CHESTER 48,600 0
AQUA PA UWCHLAN 35,518 0
AQUA PA BRISTOL 28,727 0
AQUA PA HATBORO 12,901 0
AQUA PA SUPERIOR MAIN SYSTEM 11,400 0
AQUA PA FRIENDSHIP 8,800 0
AQUA PA SPRING RUN 8,151 0
AQUA PA CHALFONT 5,900 3
AQUA PA FLYING HILLS WA SYS 5,100 0
AQUA PA PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP 3,600 0
AQUA PA HONEYBROOK 1,600 0
AQUA PA PERKIOMEN WOODS 1,100 0
AQUA PA UPPER PROVIDENCE 810 0
AQUA PA EAST PIKELAND 675 0
AQUA PA PEDDLERS VIEW 600 0
AQUA PA STONECROFT 600 0
AQUA PA SUPERIOR CENTER POINT 500 2
CECIL WOODS M.H.P. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 320 2
AQUA PA FRANKLIN 265 1
AQUA PA SUPERIOR MEADOWBROOK 250 0
AQUA PA HILLCREST ESTATES II 214 0
AQUA PA GEIGERTOWN WATER SYS 200 0
BRINTON MANOR 196 20
PINECREST VILLAGE MHP 195 36
AQUA PA SUPERIOR IVY RIDGE 150 0
RIVEREDGE RENTALS 80 2
AQUA PA EAST POINTE 75 0
PATHWAYS 53 13

TRI Facilities (23)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Monroe Energy Llc-Trainer Refinery 2.1M lbs
2 Braskem America Inc 305.6K lbs
3 Entegris Inc. 247.2K lbs
4 Kimberly-Clark Pennsylvania L Lc 69.4K lbs
5 Evonik Corp 22.5K lbs
6 Sunoco Llc-Race Fuels 8.4K lbs
7 Esschem Inc. 6.5K lbs
8 3M Aston 3.8K lbs
9 Bullen Cos 3.3K lbs
10 Congoleum Acquisition LLC 783 lbs
11 Community Light & Sound Inc (dba Community Prof Loudspkr) 778 lbs
12 Crown Foundry Co West Philadelphia Bronze 204 lbs
13 Davis Vision 113 lbs
14 The Boeing Co Defense Space & Security Rotorcraft Pr 20 lbs
15 Srm - Sharon Hill 19 lbs
16 Fisher Tank Co 0 lbs
17 Pennsylvania Machine Works LLC 0 lbs
18 Pyromet LLC 0 lbs
19 Eddystone Generating Station 0 lbs
20 Penn Panel & Box Co 0 lbs
21 Cork Industries Inc 0 lbs
22 Bryn Hill Industries 0 lbs
23 Esstech Inc. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (5)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Austin Avenue Radiation Site Deleted NPL Site 0.00
Havertown PCP NPL Site 38.34
Lansdowne Radiation Site Deleted NPL Site 0.00
Metro Container Corporation NPL Site 50.00
Wade (ABM) Deleted NPL Site 36.63

Cities in Delaware (22)

Chester
6 facilities · 1 water
Aston
2 facilities · 0 water
Folcroft
2 facilities · 0 water
Marcus Hook
2 facilities · 0 water
Trainer
2 facilities · 0 water
Chester Township
1 facilities · 0 water
Collingdale
1 facilities · 0 water
Eddystone
1 facilities · 0 water
Essington
1 facilities · 0 water
Linwood
1 facilities · 0 water
Newtown Square
1 facilities · 0 water
Ridley Park
1 facilities · 0 water
Sharon Hill
1 facilities · 0 water
Yeadon
1 facilities · 0 water
Bryn Mawr
0 facilities · 25 water
Havertown
0 facilities · 2 water
Glen Mills
0 facilities · 1 water
Springfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Wawa
0 facilities · 1 water
Delaware County
0 facilities · 0 water
Haverford
0 facilities · 0 water
Lansdowne
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Delaware, Pennsylvania?
Delaware, PA has an environmental risk score of 80/100 (High Risk), based on 23 TRI facilities, 5 Superfund sites, and 30 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Delaware?
Yes, Delaware, PA has 5 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 Delaware?
Delaware, PA has 23 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.8M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Delaware?
In 2024, Delaware, PA recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 136. 68% 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 Delaware?
Delaware, PA has 30 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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 Delaware?
Environmental compliance in Delaware, Pennsylvania is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Pennsylvania 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