Monmouth, NJ

High Risk (63/100)

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 Monmouth in New Jersey · Population: 643,615

TRI sites such as Nestle USA Inc Beverage Div; Allentown LLC; U.S. Dod Naval Weapons Station Earle; SDWIS systems such as NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH; GORDONS CORNER WATER CO; FREEHOLD TWP WATER DEPT; NPL sites such as Bog Creek Farm; Friedman Property; Imperial Oil Co., Inc./Champion Chemicals anchor Monmouth, NJ's EPA extract. Derived burden score 63/100 (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 Monmouth include NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH; MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION; BELMAR WATER DEPT, while Nestle USA Inc Beverage Div leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 119 in 2024.

Burden score 63/100 (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 Monmouth -- 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 Monmouth, NJ: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+113.7%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+113.7%

12.0 thousand lb → 25.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Monmouth, NJ's total reported releases rose from 12.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 25.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monmouth, NJ's off-site transfers rose from 557 lb in 2022 to 5.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monmouth, NJ's land releases rose from 220 lb in 2022 to 1.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monmouth, NJ's air releases rose from 11.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 18.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
643,615
TRI Facilities
16
Water Systems
47
Superfund Sites
10
Total Releases
45.7K 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 240 (91%) 23 1 119
2023 210 (85%) 35 2 140
2022 226 (91%) 20 1 161
2021 227 (89%) 24 3 154
2020 209 (92%) 17 0 93
2024 Good Air Quality: 91% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 37

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 (47)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH 377,613 2
GORDONS CORNER WATER CO 46,196 0
FREEHOLD TWP WATER DEPT 29,831 0
MARLBORO TOWNSHIP WATER UTILITY DIVISION 29,480 2
WALL TWP WATER DEPT 26,000 0
BELMAR WATER DEPT 20,000 3
MANASQUAN WATER DEPARTME 14,000 4
SPRING LAKE WATER DEPARTMENT 11,270 0
FREEHOLD BOROUGH WATER D 11,029 3
KEANSBURG WATER & SEWER DEPT. 10,105 0
MANALAPAN TWP - KNOB HILL 8,700 0
KEYPORT WATER DEPT 7,500 1
AVON BY THE SEA WATER DE 5,000 3
BOROUGH OF SPRINGLAKE HEIGHTS 5,000 0
BRIELLE WATER DEPT 4,800 0
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS WATER 4,385 0
NJ AMERICAN WATER - NEW EGYPT 3,495 0
LAKE COMO WATER DEPT 3,000 4
SEA GIRT WATER DEPT 2,636 0
ENGLISHTOWN WATER DEPT 2,504 0
FARMINGDALE WATER DEPT 1,500 0
US NAVAL WEAPONS STATION 1,200 2
MANALAPAN TWP WD TRACY STATION 800 0
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY COLTS NECK 640 0
SOUTH WIND MOBILE HOME V 625 0
GATEWAY NRA SANDY HOOK 500 5
EVERGREEN ESTATES 450 3
DEEP RUN ADULT VILLAGE 400 0
ANGLE INN MOTOR COURT 354 0
HOLLY ACRES MHP 315 0
NORMS DALE MOBILE HOME PARK 250 0
WOODLAND MANOR 250 0
WINDING BROOK MHP SYSTEM 2 184 0
MILLSTONE MANOR 137 0
LAND O PINES MOBILE HOME PARK, INC 128 0
WESTHAVEN MOBILE HOME PARK, LLC 122 29
GUNTHER MOBILE HOME COURT INC 105 0
OAK GROVE MHP 100 0
GREEN MEADOW ACRES 100 0
WAGON WHEEL ESTATES 86 0
WINDING BROOK MHP SYS 1 80 0
HYLAND MOBILE HOME PARK 56 2
CREEKSIDE HOMES 54 0
MEADOWS PARK (THE) 39 0
NJ WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITY MANASQUAN 30 3
ALPINE MOBILE HOME PARK 28 1
VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY MATCHAPONIX 0 0

TRI Facilities (16)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nestle USA Inc Beverage Div 38.5K lbs
2 Allentown LLC 3.6K lbs
3 U.S. Dod Naval Weapons Station Earle 1.9K lbs
4 Prestone Products Corp 1.7K lbs
5 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc 6 lbs
6 Ralph Clayton & Sons 4 lbs
7 Srm - Howell 2 lbs
8 Cooper Wheelock Inc 1 lbs
9 Oldcastle Apg 0 lbs
10 Bel-Ray Co LLC 0 lbs
11 Ralph Clayton & Sons 0 lbs
12 Tdk-Lambda Americas Inc. 0 lbs
13 Ralph Clayton & Sons 0 lbs
14 Applicad Inc 0 lbs
15 Cosmetic Essence DBA Voyant Beauty 0 lbs
16 Silvi Concrete of Englishtown 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (10)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Bog Creek Farm NPL Site 43.23
Friedman Property Deleted NPL Site 33.88
Imperial Oil Co., Inc./Champion Chemicals NPL Site 33.87
Lone Pine Landfill NPL Site 66.33
M&T Delisa Landfill Deleted NPL Site 32.27
Monitor Devices, Inc./Intercircuits, Inc. NPL Site 41.93
Naval Weapons Station Earle (Site A) NPL Site 29.65
Waldick Aerospace Devices, Inc. NPL Site 44.86
White Swan Cleaners/Sun Cleaners Area Ground Water Contamination NPL Site 41.63
Zschiegner Refining NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Monmouth (35)

Freehold
4 facilities · 5 water
Farmingdale
2 facilities · 2 water
Tinton Falls
2 facilities · 0 water
Colts Neck
1 facilities · 4 water
Wall
1 facilities · 3 water
Cream Ridge
1 facilities · 1 water
Allentown
1 facilities · 0 water
Hazlet
1 facilities · 0 water
Holmdel
1 facilities · 0 water
Long Branch
1 facilities · 0 water
Millstone Township
1 facilities · 0 water
Manalapan
0 facilities · 4 water
Neptune
0 facilities · 3 water
Brielle
0 facilities · 2 water
Howell
0 facilities · 2 water
Keansburg
0 facilities · 2 water
Marlboro
0 facilities · 2 water
Morganville
0 facilities · 2 water
Spring Lake Heights
0 facilities · 2 water
Wall Twp
0 facilities · 2 water
Allenhurst
0 facilities · 1 water
Atlantic Highlands
0 facilities · 1 water
Avon
0 facilities · 1 water
Belmar
0 facilities · 1 water
Englishtown
0 facilities · 1 water
Highlands
0 facilities · 1 water
Lake Como
0 facilities · 1 water
Mansquan
0 facilities · 1 water
Neptune City
0 facilities · 1 water
Perrineville
0 facilities · 1 water
Asbury Park
0 facilities · 0 water
Freehold Township
0 facilities · 0 water
Howell Township
0 facilities · 0 water
Upper Freehold Township
0 facilities · 0 water
Wall Township
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Monmouth, New Jersey?
Monmouth, NJ has an environmental risk score of 63/100 (High Risk), based on 16 TRI facilities, 10 Superfund sites, and 47 water systems on record. 15 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Monmouth?
Yes, Monmouth, 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 Monmouth?
Monmouth, NJ has 16 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 45.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Monmouth?
In 2024, Monmouth, NJ recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 119. 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 Monmouth?
Monmouth, NJ has 47 EPA-regulated water systems. 15 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 Monmouth?
Environmental compliance in Monmouth, 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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