New London, CT

Moderate Risk (46/100)

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 New London in Connecticut

TRI sites such as Electric Boat Corp; Freeport-McMoran Copper Products Norwich Rod Plant; Americas Styrenics Allyns Point Plant; SDWIS systems such as NORWICH PUBLIC UTILITIES; Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority; GROTON UTILITIES; NPL sites such as New London Submarine Base anchor New London, CT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 46/100 (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 New London include NORWICH PUBLIC UTILITIES; Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority; Mashantucket Pequot Water System, while Electric Boat Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 126 in 2024.

Burden score 46/100 (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 New London -- 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 New London, CT: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-26.4%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-25.1%

35.6 thousand lb → 26.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • New London, CT's total reported releases fell from 35.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 26.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • New London, CT's water releases fell from 100 lb in 2022 to 56 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • New London, CT's off-site transfers fell from 23.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 15.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • New London, CT's air releases fell from 11.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 10.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
TRI Facilities
14
Water Systems
69
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
306.5K 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 309 (85%) 51 5 126
2023 258 (71%) 95 7 166
2022 290 (79%) 71 4 108
2021 277 (76%) 79 7 129
2020 274 (75%) 87 3 172
2024 Good Air Quality: 85% of days
Unhealthy days: 5
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 Connecticut, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (69)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NORWICH PUBLIC UTILITIES 36,163 18
Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority 31,961 3
GROTON UTILITIES 30,200 0
Mashantucket Pequot Water System 22,171 8
WATERFORD WPCA 16,578 0
EAST LYME WATER & SEWER COMMISSION 15,245 0
COLCHESTER SEWER & WATER COMMISSION 4,020 0
LEDYARD WPCA - LEDYARD CENTER 3,294 6
SCWA, MONTVILLE DIVISION (MTV) 2,570 0
SCWA, TOWER-FERRY VIEW DIVISION 2,567 2
GROTON LONG POINT ASSOCIATION 2,400 0
LEDYARD WPCA, GALES FERRY SYSTEM 2,369 0
NOANK FIRE DISTRICT 1,947 0
SCWA, NORTH STONINGTON DIVISION (NST) 1,860 1
SCWA, MOHEGAN DIVISION 1,428 0
MONTVILLE WATER SUPPLY 1,300 1
SPRAGUE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY 1,058 0
SCWA, OAKDALE HEIGHTS DIVISION 876 3
SCWA, LEDYARD CENTER DIVISION 652 0
PRESTON PLAINS WATER COMPANY 550 1
SCWA, CHESTERFIELD DIVISION 524 0
KITEMAUG ORCHARD ASSOCIATION, INC. 490 2
SCWA, HILLCREST DIVISION (HLC) 450 0
SCWA, ROBIN HILL DIVISION (RBN) 388 0
SCWA, CEDAR RIDGE DIVISION 370 2
SUNNY WATERS MOBILE HOME PARK 303 0
SCWA, BARRETT DIVISION (BAR) 300 0
CHADWICK HOMEOWNERS ASSN., INC. 292 1
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL-MAIN SYSTEM 270 2
WESTCHESTER HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSN. 225 1
COLCHESTER COMMONS 224 3
CRYSTAL LAKE CONDOMINIUMS 184 1
WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL, INC. 180 2
CAREFREE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 172 1
SCWA, CHRISWOOD DIVISION (CWD) 164 0
CAMPBELL HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 152 6
ALCOVY MOBILE HOME PARK 120 0
RIVER'S REACH 115 0
ASH WATER COMPANY, LLC 108 2
SCWA, BIRCHWOOD DIVISION (BWD) 108 0
GREEN VILLAGE II 96 0
WHISPERING PINES MHP 94 0
DEERWOOD MANOR DRINKING WATER SYSTEM 84 0
LINCOLN PARK ELDERLY HOUSING 80 1
BROOKSIDE VILLAGE 80 0
RYE FIELD MANOR ELDERLY HOUSING 78 0
ASHLAND POND MOBILE HOME PARK 74 2
ROUND HILL LLC - WELL# 1&2 72 1
MARINA COVE 70 3
MYSTIC VILLAGE APARTMENTS 66 0
MILE CREEK APARTMENTS 60 2
NEIGHBORS OF ROGERS, LLC 57 1
INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE ELDERLY HOUSING 55 1
LYMEWOOD ELDERLY HOUSING 50 1
COUNTRY ACRES PARK 48 1
LAUREL HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION, INC. 45 1
FREEDOM VILLAGE ELDERLY HOUSING 43 4
VOLUNTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY 42 5
GARFIELD DRIVE MOBILE HOME PARK 42 0
FOX LAUREL MOBILE HOME PARK, LLC 40 4
LYME REGIS, INC. 32 1
SALEM MANOR CONDOMINIUMS, SYSTEM #1 32 3
31 GRIST MILL RD 30 18
BOXWOOD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 28 5
SCWA, SEVEN OAKS (OAK) 26 0
ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL-THE COVE 25 0
SALEM MANOR CONDOMINIUMS, SYSTEM #2 25 1
PINE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION 25 0
PLEASANT OAKS SUBDIVISION 25 0

TRI Facilities (14)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Electric Boat Corp 166.3K lbs
2 Freeport-McMoran Copper Products Norwich Rod Plant 54.9K lbs
3 Americas Styrenics Allyns Point Plant 53.2K lbs
4 Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC 20.7K lbs
5 Pcc Structurals 5.8K lbs
6 Doncasters Inc Precision Castings New England 2.8K lbs
7 Davis-Standard LLC 1.6K lbs
8 US Dod-Naval Submarine Base New London 758 lbs
9 Nalas Engineering Services Inc 475 lbs
10 Montville Power LLC 55 lbs
11 US Coast Guard Academy 32 lbs
12 The Embalmers' Supply Co 0 lbs
13 Tilcon Connecticut Inc. 0 lbs
14 Tilcon Connecticut Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
New London Submarine Base NPL Site 36.53

Cities in New London (22)

Groton
5 facilities · 2 water
Norwich
3 facilities · 5 water
New London
2 facilities · 0 water
Gales Ferry
1 facilities · 17 water
Uncasville
1 facilities · 7 water
East Lyme
1 facilities · 1 water
Pawcatuck
1 facilities · 0 water
Old Lyme
0 facilities · 11 water
Mystic
0 facilities · 4 water
Colchester
0 facilities · 3 water
Niantic
0 facilities · 3 water
Oakdale
0 facilities · 3 water
Ledyard
0 facilities · 2 water
Mashantucket
0 facilities · 2 water
Baltic
0 facilities · 1 water
Griswold
0 facilities · 1 water
Jewett City
0 facilities · 1 water
Lebanon
0 facilities · 1 water
Lyme
0 facilities · 1 water
Noank
0 facilities · 1 water
Quaker Hill
0 facilities · 1 water
Voluntown
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in New London, Connecticut?
New London, CT has an environmental risk score of 46/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 14 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 69 water systems on record. 38 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in New London?
Yes, New London, CT has 1 Superfund site 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 New London?
New London, CT has 14 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 306.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in New London?
In 2024, New London, CT recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 126. 85% 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 New London?
New London, CT has 69 EPA-regulated water systems. 38 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 New London?
Environmental compliance in New London, Connecticut is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Connecticut 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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