New York, NY

Moderate Risk (33/100)

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 York in New York · Population: 1,627,788

TRI sites such as Consolidated Edison Co of New York - East River Facility; Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC; Magic Novelty Co Inc; SDWIS systems such as SUBURBANS COMMUNITY MHP; HIGH-TOR PROPERTIES; WILLOW HAVEN MHP anchor New York, NY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 33/100 (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 York include SUBURBANS COMMUNITY MHP; HIGH-TOR PROPERTIES; BEDROCK COUNTRY SQUIRE, while Consolidated Edison Co of New York - East River Facility leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 150 in 2024.

Burden score 33/100 (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 York -- 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 York, NY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-99.9%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-99.9%

45.9 thousand lb → 31 lb, every facility that filed

  • New York, NY's total reported releases fell from 45.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 31 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • New York, NY's air releases fell from 45.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 21 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
1,627,788
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
19
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
226.2K 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 241 (66%) 122 3 150
2023 194 (53%) 162 5 208
2022 234 (64%) 130 1 105
2021 245 (67%) 113 6 155
2020 258 (70%) 107 1 108
2024 Good Air Quality: 66% of days
Unhealthy days: 3
Median AQI: 43

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 York, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (19)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SUBURBANS COMMUNITY MHP 655 2
HIGH-TOR PROPERTIES 300 1
WILLOW HAVEN MHP 270 0
ELDORADO ESTATES 264 0
APPLEWOOD MHC 250 0
BEDROCK COUNTRY SQUIRE 240 1
GOLDEN ACRES OWNER LLC 210 0
DOGWOOD ACRES 181 0
HEDGEROW HOLLOW 147 0
REGENCY MHP - REGENCY ESTATES, LLC 128 0
SHADY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 117 0
HUNTING LODGE APARTMENTS 115 1
ROLLING ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 110 0
DEER RUN SUPPLY 84 1
PECONIC RIVER MOBILE HOME PARK 75 3
UPCOUNTRY MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY 65 0
MAPLE CORNER 56 9
CREEKS EDGE MHP 55 0
PLEASANT VALLEY MEADOWS 50 2

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Consolidated Edison Co of New York - East River Facility 226.1K lbs
2 Blackstone Advanced Technologies LLC 97 lbs
3 Magic Novelty Co Inc 10 lbs

Cities in New York (2)

New York
1 facilities · 20 water
Manhattan
1 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in New York, New York?
New York, NY has an environmental risk score of 33/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 19 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in New York?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in New York, NY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in New York?
New York, NY has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 226.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in New York?
In 2024, New York, NY recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 150. 66% 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 York?
New York, NY has 19 EPA-regulated water systems. 8 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 York?
Environmental compliance in New York, New York is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New York 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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