Grafton, NH

Moderate Risk (48/100)

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 Grafton in New Hampshire · Population: 91,759

TRI sites such as Burndy LLC; Freudenberg-Nok Sealing Technologies; Fujifilm Dimatix Inc.; SDWIS systems such as LEBANON WATER DEPT; HANOVER WATER DEPT; PLYMOUTH VLG WATER AND SEWER anchor Grafton, NH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 48/100 (Moderate 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 Grafton include LEBANON WATER DEPT; LINCOLN WATER WORKS; BETHLEHEM VILLAGE DIST, while Burndy LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 35 / peak 80 in 2024.

Burden score 48/100 (Moderate 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 Grafton -- 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 Grafton, NH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+106.9%

15 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+106.9%

49.9 thousand lb → 103.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Grafton, NH's total reported releases rose from 49.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 103.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Grafton, NH's off-site transfers rose from 13.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 88.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Grafton, NH's air releases fell from 36.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 14.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Grafton, NH's chemicals reported fell from 28 in 2022 to 26 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
91,759
TRI Facilities
16
Water Systems
58
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
241.5K 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 334 (91%) 32 0 80
2023 311 (85%) 54 0 100
2022 330 (90%) 35 0 84
2021 313 (86%) 51 1 106
2020 344 (94%) 22 0 70
2024 Good Air Quality: 91% 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 Hampshire, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (58)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LEBANON WATER DEPT 13,600 4
HANOVER WATER DEPT 9,600 0
PLYMOUTH VLG WATER AND SEWER 6,700 0
LITTLETON WATER AND LIGHT 6,500 0
BRISTOL WATER WORKS 3,575 0
LINCOLN WATER WORKS 3,300 12
WATERVILLE VALLEY WATER DIST 3,150 0
WOODSTOCK WATER DEPT 2,950 0
WOODSVILLE WATER AND LIGHT 1,950 0
BETHLEHEM VILLAGE DIST 1,750 45
ASHLAND WATER DEPT 1,525 0
ENFIELD WATER DEPT 1,345 9
WATERVILLE ESTATE VLG DIST/W 1,250 3
LISBON WATER DEPT 1,010 0
MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER DISTRICT 787 2
NO HAVERHILL WATER AND LIGHT 750 0
CAMPTON VILLAGE PCT 600 0
PRECINCT OF HAVERHILL CORNER 540 0
FRANCONIA VILLAGE WATER 535 2
MITTERSILL WATER DEPT 475 2
LEDGES AT NEWFOUND LAKE 307 1
CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCH 300 0
MONROE WATER DEPT 300 0
ROPEWALK SERVICES 290 0
LYME WATER 283 0
TALL TIMBERS MHP 275 2
OWLS NEST GOLF CLUB AND CONDOS 272 0
VILLAGE AT RIVERBEND 258 0
TWO RIVERS MHCC 234 0
GLENCLIFF HOME FOR THE ELDERLY 230 0
TENNEY BROOK II 228 0
MOUNTAIN RIVER CONDOS EAST 200 0
SOUTH MAIN STREET WATER DIST 200 1
TOWN LINE VILLAGE 193 6
WHIP O WILL 165 1
LAKESIDE COOPERATIVE 136 2
ORFORD VILLAGE DIST 128 1
MASCOMA MEADOWS 125 1
VILLAGE GREEN MHP 105 0
BATH VILLAGE WATER WORKS 100 1
HIGHLAND COLONY 88 2
HILLSIDE INN CONDOS 65 1
STONE GATE ACRES 63 0
CHESLEYS MHP 60 2
MOUNTAIN RIVER CONDOS 60 0
MEADOWVIEW APTS 58 0
COACHMAN CONDOS 50 0
OLYMPIC MOBILE HOME VILL/UPPER 48 1
NORTHPOINTE WATER 48 35
WHIP O WILL CONDOS 45 0
RED SLEIGH CONDOS 44 1
OLYMPIC MOBILE HOME VILL/LOWER 32 0
GLENCLIFF IMPROVEMENT 30 14
BIRCH BEND 28 0
FRENCH POND ESTATES 27 2
VALLEY VIEW CONDOS 25 1
CURRIERS MHP 24 0
POND VIEW APARTMENTS 23 5

TRI Facilities (16)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Burndy LLC 93.9K lbs
2 Freudenberg-Nok Sealing Technologies 56.6K lbs
3 Fujifilm Dimatix Inc. 42.5K lbs
4 Timken Aerospace( Mpb Corp Dba) Lebanon 30.3K lbs
5 Hypertherm Inc 10.0K lbs
6 Hypertherm Inc 3.3K lbs
7 Novo Nordisk US Bio Production Inc 2.6K lbs
8 Hypertherm Inc 1.5K lbs
9 New England Wire Technologies 543 lbs
10 Burndy LLC 70 lbs
11 Renewable Fuels By Peterson LLC 67 lbs
12 Luminescent Systems Inc 20 lbs
13 Lebanon Crushed Stone Pike Industries Inc 4 lbs
14 Hypertherm Inc 0 lbs
15 Stiles Fuel Co 0 lbs
16 Oldcastle Apg Northeast Inc. 0 lbs

Cities in Grafton (29)

Lebanon
6 facilities · 4 water
West Lebanon
3 facilities · 0 water
Littleton
2 facilities · 1 water
Bristol
1 facilities · 2 water
Hanover
1 facilities · 1 water
Lincoln
1 facilities · 1 water
Lisbon
1 facilities · 1 water
North Haverhill
1 facilities · 1 water
Gilford
0 facilities · 21 water
Campton
0 facilities · 10 water
Enfield
0 facilities · 5 water
Plymouth
0 facilities · 5 water
Hebron
0 facilities · 3 water
Woodsville
0 facilities · 3 water
Ashland
0 facilities · 2 water
Franconia
0 facilities · 2 water
Glencliff
0 facilities · 2 water
Haverhill
0 facilities · 2 water
Lyme
0 facilities · 2 water
N Woodstock
0 facilities · 2 water
Bath
0 facilities · 1 water
Bethlehem
0 facilities · 1 water
Holderness
0 facilities · 1 water
Monroe
0 facilities · 1 water
North Woodstock
0 facilities · 1 water
Orford
0 facilities · 1 water
Thornton
0 facilities · 1 water
Warren
0 facilities · 1 water
Waterville Valley
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Grafton, New Hampshire?
Grafton, NH has an environmental risk score of 48/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 16 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 58 water systems on record. 27 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Grafton?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Grafton, NH in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Grafton?
Grafton, NH has 16 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 241.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Grafton?
In 2024, Grafton, NH recorded a median AQI of 35 and a peak AQI of 80. 91% 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 Grafton?
Grafton, NH has 58 EPA-regulated water systems. 27 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 Grafton?
Environmental compliance in Grafton, New Hampshire is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Hampshire 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