Monroe, PA

Moderate Risk (56/100)

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 Monroe in Pennsylvania · Population: 167,784

TRI sites such as Royal Chemical Co; Sanofi Pasteur Inc; Aurorium Dwg LLC; SDWIS systems such as BRODHEAD CREEK REG WATER AUTH; PAWC POCONO DISTRICT; E STROUDSBURG BORO WATER DEPT; NPL sites such as Brodhead Creek; Butz Landfill; Route 940 Drum Dump anchor Monroe, PA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 56/100 (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 Monroe include E STROUDSBURG BORO WATER DEPT; LAKE OF THE PINES; TAMIMENT RESORT, while Royal Chemical Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 35 / peak 119 in 2024.

Burden score 56/100 (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 Monroe -- 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 Monroe, PA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+11.7%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+11.7%

6.1 thousand lb → 6.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Monroe, PA's total reported releases rose from 6.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 6.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monroe, PA's off-site transfers rose from 3.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 4.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monroe, PA's air releases fell from 3.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monroe, PA's chemicals reported fell from 18 in 2022 to 17 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
167,784
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
48
Superfund Sites
4
Total Releases
48.4K 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 329 (91%) 30 1 119
2023 270 (92%) 21 3 126
2022 184 (91%) 18 0 93
2021 214 (92%) 19 0 84
2020 355 (99%) 2 0 80
2024 Good Air Quality: 91% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
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 Pennsylvania, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (48)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BRODHEAD CREEK REG WATER AUTH 30,000 0
PAWC POCONO DISTRICT 17,860 0
E STROUDSBURG BORO WATER DEPT 13,000 13
TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT 3,800 0
BCRA POCONO JACKSON SYSTEM 2,100 0
LAKE OF THE PINES 1,200 21
TAMIMENT RESORT 1,200 4
BUCK HILL FALLS WATER CO 876 3
DELAWARE WATER GAP BORO 850 4
MONROE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FAC 740 3
MID LAKES DEVELOPMENT 490 3
BIRCHWOOD TRAILER PARK 389 0
PLEASANT VIEW LAKES POA 389 1
NORTHRIDGE AT CAMELBACK 330 3
VILLAGE AT CAMELBACK 309 2
SKYTOP LODGE INC 300 1
POCONO MANOR INN 300 1
BROOKMONT HEALTH CARE CENTER 229 9
MOUNTAIN MANOR COMMUNITY 187 6
MUSHROOM FARM 172 7
ROCKY RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK 171 1
BLUE MTN VILLAGE ON CHICOLA LK 160 0
MAPLE ROCK TRAILER COURT 100 14
FAWN VALLEY SOUTH & NORTH 100 1
MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGE 100 11
VICTORIA VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE 99 22
GETZ PERSONAL CARE HOME 95 1
CRESCENT LAKE 90 0
ESTATES AT HAMILTON HILLS 84 13
COMMUNITY IS OMMUNITY 84 0
EDGEWOOD AT COUNTRYSIDE APTS 80 1
MRS BUSHS PERSONAL CARE HOME 70 4
ROBINWOOD VILLAGE 70 13
GLUCO LODGE 65 10
TOWN HOMES AT MAPLE LANE 60 3
TIMBER RISE LLC 60 18
OAK RUN VILLAGE 60 18
SMITHFIELD COURT 50 0
COUNTRY GLEN TOWNHOMES 50 0
SCIOTA GARDENS 50 2
KESWICK POINTE 50 0
POCO APARTMENTS (LOWER) 48 5
ESTATES AT STONE ROW 48 14
VILLAGE VIEW APARTMENTS 36 1
POCO APARTMENTS (UPPER) 36 0
TWIN FALLS MHP 34 0
R OWN LAKE INC 30 0
OAK GROVE APARTMENTS 30 0

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Royal Chemical Co 17.5K lbs
2 Sanofi Pasteur Inc 11.4K lbs
3 Aurorium Dwg LLC 9.2K lbs
4 National Electrical Carbon Products Inc 9.1K lbs
5 U.S. Army Tobyhanna Army Depot 1.3K lbs
6 Westrock Converting Co LLC Stroudsburg Mill 47 lbs
7 All Weather Insulated Panels 6 lbs
8 Bestway of Pennsylvania Inc. 0 lbs
9 Biospectra Inc. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (4)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Brodhead Creek Deleted NPL Site 31.09
Butz Landfill NPL Site 32.00
Route 940 Drum Dump Deleted NPL Site 44.06
Tobyhanna Army Depot NPL Site 37.93

Cities in Monroe (19)

East Stroudsburg
3 facilities · 13 water
Delaware Water Gap
2 facilities · 1 water
Stroudsburg
1 facilities · 9 water
Tobyhanna
1 facilities · 3 water
Cresco
1 facilities · 1 water
Swiftwater
1 facilities · 0 water
Saylorsburg
0 facilities · 5 water
Kunkletown
0 facilities · 3 water
Tannersville
0 facilities · 3 water
Effort
0 facilities · 2 water
Blakeslee
0 facilities · 1 water
Brodheadsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Buck Hill Falls
0 facilities · 1 water
Henryville
0 facilities · 1 water
Mount Pocono
0 facilities · 1 water
Pocono Manor
0 facilities · 1 water
Scotrun
0 facilities · 1 water
Skytop
0 facilities · 1 water
Pocono Summit
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Monroe, Pennsylvania?
Monroe, PA has an environmental risk score of 56/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 4 Superfund sites, and 48 water systems on record. 33 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Monroe?
Yes, Monroe, PA has 4 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 Monroe?
Monroe, PA has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 48.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Monroe?
In 2024, Monroe, PA recorded a median AQI of 35 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 Monroe?
Monroe, PA has 48 EPA-regulated water systems. 33 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 Monroe?
Environmental compliance in Monroe, 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