Gloucester, NJ

High Risk (85/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Gloucester in New Jersey · Population: 304,504

TRI sites such as Paulsboro Refining Co LLC; Johnson Matthey; Coim USA Inc; SDWIS systems such as DEPTFORD TWP MUA; MONROE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY; GLASSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT; NPL sites such as Bridgeport Rental & Oil Services; Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Inc.; Franklin Burn anchor Gloucester, NJ's EPA extract. Derived burden score 85/100 (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 Gloucester include GLASSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT; WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT; PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT, while Paulsboro Refining Co LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 129 in 2024.

Burden score 85/100 (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 Gloucester -- 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 Gloucester, NJ: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-11.4%

21 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-11.7%

573.5 thousand lb → 506.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 3 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Gloucester, NJ's total reported releases fell from 571.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 506.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gloucester, NJ's land releases rose from 250 lb in 2022 to 500 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gloucester, NJ's air releases fell from 220.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 106.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gloucester, NJ's off-site transfers fell from 75.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 41.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
304,504
TRI Facilities
28
Water Systems
21
Superfund Sites
10
Total Releases
4.6M 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 265 (73%) 92 8 129
2023 236 (74%) 77 5 185
2022 217 (75%) 68 3 126
2021 238 (80%) 57 2 101
2020 223 (88%) 29 1 101
2024 Good Air Quality: 73% of days
Unhealthy days: 8
Median AQI: 41

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 (21)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
DEPTFORD TWP MUA 30,561 0
MONROE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY 26,179 0
GLASSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT 24,244 1
WEST DEPTFORD TWP WATER DEPT 22,000 1
MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA 12,600 0
WOODBURY CITY W DEPT 10,263 0
EAST GREENWICH TWP WATER DEPT 9,900 0
BOROUGH OF CLAYTON 8,179 0
PITMAN WATER DEPARTMENT 7,896 0
PAULSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT 6,097 1
WESTVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT 6,000 5
GREENWICH TWP W DEPT 4,921 0
NATIONAL PARK WATER DEPARTMENT 3,144 0
WOODBURY HEIGHTS W UTILI 3,008 0
WENONAH WATER DEPARTMENT 2,357 0
NEWFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT 1,616 2
LAUX LAKEVIEW MOBILE H P INC 291 0
HANOVER EAST APARTMENTS 96 0
MANOR WATER ASSOCIATIONS 75 9
BUENA FAMILY MANOR MHP 64 0
VILLAGE I 43 16

TRI Facilities (28)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Paulsboro Refining Co LLC 3.2M lbs
2 Johnson Matthey 408.1K lbs
3 Coim USA Inc 319.4K lbs
4 Valtris Specialty Chemicals-Delaware River Plant 223.8K lbs
5 Saint-Gobain Ppl Mickleton 143.1K lbs
6 Gulf Oil LP Woodbury Terminal 91.2K lbs
7 Delaware River Partners LLC 80.1K lbs
8 Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC 67.0K lbs
9 Logan Generating Co LP 53.9K lbs
10 Veranova L.P. 16.9K lbs
11 Cpi Operations LLC 13.7K lbs
12 Exxonmobil Paulsboro Lube Plant 6.3K lbs
13 Ethos Biosciences Inc. 6.3K lbs
14 Ggb LLC 6.2K lbs
15 Mycone Dental Supply Co Inc 4.6K lbs
16 Custom Building Products 1.5K lbs
17 Coim USA Inc 560 lbs
18 Bostik Inc 138 lbs
19 Eagle Point Power Generation 19 lbs
20 Infinity Ltl 15 lbs
21 Novelis Alr Rolled Products Inc. 12 lbs
22 Oldcastle Apg 0 lbs
23 Hangsterfer's Laboratories Inc 0 lbs
24 Bumper Specialties Inc 0 lbs
25 K-Tron Electronics 0 lbs
26 Mapei 0 lbs
27 Silvi Concrete of Logan 0 lbs
28 Silvi Concrete of Woodbury 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (10)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Bridgeport Rental & Oil Services NPL Site 60.73
Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Inc. NPL Site 47.53
Franklin Burn NPL Site 40.67
Helen Kramer Landfill NPL Site 72.66
Hercules, Inc. (Gibbstown Plant) NPL Site 40.36
Lipari Landfill Deleted NPL Site 75.60
Matlack, Inc. NPL Site 45.54
Matteo & Sons, Inc. NPL Site 50.00
Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc NPL Site 47.99
Shieldalloy Corp. NPL Site 58.75

Cities in Gloucester (26)

Paulsboro
6 facilities · 1 water
Gibbstown
3 facilities · 1 water
West Deptford
3 facilities · 1 water
Swedesboro
3 facilities · 0 water
Thorofare
3 facilities · 0 water
Logan Township
2 facilities · 0 water
Mantua
1 facilities · 2 water
Clayton
1 facilities · 1 water
Mickleton
1 facilities · 1 water
Pitman
1 facilities · 1 water
Westville
1 facilities · 1 water
Woodbury
1 facilities · 1 water
Woodbury Heights
1 facilities · 1 water
Bridgeport
1 facilities · 0 water
Wenonah
0 facilities · 2 water
Buena Vista
0 facilities · 1 water
Deptford
0 facilities · 1 water
Frankklinville
0 facilities · 1 water
Glassboro
0 facilities · 1 water
Mullica Hill
0 facilities · 1 water
National Park
0 facilities · 1 water
West Deptford Township
0 facilities · 1 water
Williamstown
0 facilities · 1 water
Mantua Township
0 facilities · 0 water
Newfield Borough
0 facilities · 0 water
Woolwich Township
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Gloucester, New Jersey?
Gloucester, NJ has an environmental risk score of 85/100 (High Risk), based on 28 TRI facilities, 10 Superfund sites, and 21 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Gloucester?
Yes, Gloucester, NJ has 10 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 Gloucester?
Gloucester, NJ has 28 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 4.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Gloucester?
In 2024, Gloucester, NJ recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 129. 73% 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 Gloucester?
Gloucester, NJ has 21 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 Gloucester?
Environmental compliance in Gloucester, 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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