Putnam, NY

Moderate Risk (47/100)

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 Putnam in New York · Population: 97,988

TRI sites such as Dunmore International Corp; Enviro Waste; Materion Advanced Materials Technologies & Services; SDWIS systems such as CARMEL WD 2; COLD SPRING VILLAGE; BUCHANAN VILLAGE; NPL sites such as Arsenic Mine; Brewster Well Field; Marathon Battery Corp. anchor Putnam, NY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 47/100 (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 Putnam include COLD SPRING VILLAGE; CARMEL WD 3; CARMEL WD 8, while Dunmore International Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 33 / peak 136 in 2024.

Burden score 47/100 (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 Putnam -- 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 Putnam, NY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-5.2%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-5.2%

3.1 thousand lb → 2.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Putnam, NY's total reported releases fell from 3.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Putnam, NY's chemicals reported rose from 10 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Putnam, NY's air releases fell from 3.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
97,988
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
69
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
11.3K 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 335 (93%) 20 7 136
2023 334 (95%) 13 3 140
2022 311 (93%) 22 0 100
2021 334 (95%) 18 1 112
2020 308 (98%) 6 0 64
2024 Good Air Quality: 93% of days
Unhealthy days: 7
Median AQI: 33

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 (69)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CARMEL WD 2 5,000 0
COLD SPRING VILLAGE 2,666 1
BUCHANAN VILLAGE 2,200 0
BREWSTER VILLAGE 2,162 0
CONTINENTAL VILLAGE WD 1,509 0
CARMEL WD 3 1,350 8
BREWSTER HEIGHTS 1,350 0
WATCHTOWER BIBLE TRACT SOCIETY 1,251 0
CARMEL WD 8 1,000 1
DOVER PLAINS WATER CO 800 0
VAILS GROVE COOPERATIVE 500 0
BLACKBERRY HILL 500 0
GREEN CHIMNEYS: MAIN WELL 500 0
FOX RUN CONDOMINIUMS 475 0
PEACEABLE HILL WATER DISTRICT 475 0
CARMEL WD 4 450 20
CARMEL WD 9 400 0
FLORADAN LODGE 400 0
CARMEL WD 14 400 0
HILLCREST WATER DISTRICT 400 0
KENT WD 1 360 0
GRAYMOOR VILLAGE 350 0
WILDFLOWER HILLS 300 0
POND SHORE (HIGHLANDS AT PAWLING) 300 0
THE TRAIL CLUB 300 4
CARMEL WD 7 300 0
CARMEL WD 12 300 0
BLOOMERSIDE WATER SUPPLY 300 0
STARR RIDGE MANOR 295 0
KENT WD 2 276 1
CORNWALL MEADOWS TOWNHOMES W.S. 230 28
SOMERS CHASE WATER WORKS CORP 224 2
ALPINE ACRES WATER DISTRICT 222 0
YORKVIEW ESTATES W S INC 200 0
CARMEL WD 6-SHELL VALLEY 200 0
HOLLY STREAM CONDOMINIUM APTS 168 0
SPRINGHOUSE ESTATES W.W. CORP. 162 0
CARMEL WD 5 150 0
PATTERSON VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS 146 0
MOUNTAINVIEW APTS 132 0
GLENMAR GARDENS IMPROVMT DIST 130 2
MOUNTAIN BROOK HOMES 125 15
PLAZA AT CLOVER LAKE 120 1
FOX HILL ESTATES 100 0
CARPENTER TRAILER PARK 100 0
DORSET HOLLOW 93 16
WHITE SAIL CONDOMINIUM W.S. 85 30
GARRISON LANDING WS 84 1
BERKSHIRE APARTMENTS 80 0
WALTER HOVING HOME 75 0
WATER CLUB CONDOMINIUMS W.S. 75 4
HARMONY TRAILER COURT 72 21
LUDINGTONVILLE APTS 64 41
LIME RIDGE FARM 60 10
SHORE ESTATES OWNERS ASSOC INC 60 0
BIRCH HILL ACRES 60 0
MIDDLEBRANCH APTS 50 9
CARMEL WD 6-TOMAHAWK CREEK 50 0
SAINT BASILS ACADEMY 50 20
MAHOPAC HILLS SENIOR HOUSING 48 0
DELANCY STREET FOUNDATION (CASTLE) 48 1
NEMAREST CLUB 45 0
POST ROAD MOBILE HOME PARK 43 0
RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS 36 0
TILLY FOSTER APARTMENTS 36 14
COOPER ROAD TRAILER PARK 24 8
SHEPPARD ESTATES 23 0
RABOLDSHAUSEN ESTATES 23 0
LAKE PROPERTIES 20 4

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Dunmore International Corp 11.0K lbs
2 Enviro Waste 294 lbs
3 Materion Advanced Materials Technologies & Services 9 lbs
4 Brewster Transit Mix 0 lbs
5 Lamothermic Corp 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Arsenic Mine NPL Site 0.00
Brewster Well Field NPL Site 37.93
Marathon Battery Corp. Deleted NPL Site 30.27

Cities in Putnam (12)

Brewster
4 facilities · 18 water
Mahopac
1 facilities · 18 water
Carmel
0 facilities · 13 water
Patterson
0 facilities · 7 water
Cold Spring
0 facilities · 3 water
Garrison
0 facilities · 3 water
Putnam Valley
0 facilities · 3 water
Kent Lakes
0 facilities · 2 water
Carmel Hamlet
0 facilities · 1 water
Mahopac Falls
0 facilities · 1 water
Cold Springs
0 facilities · 0 water
Kent
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Putnam, New York?
Putnam, NY has an environmental risk score of 47/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 69 water systems on record. 24 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Putnam?
Yes, Putnam, NY has 3 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 Putnam?
Putnam, NY has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 11.3K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Putnam?
In 2024, Putnam, NY recorded a median AQI of 33 and a peak AQI of 136. 93% 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 Putnam?
Putnam, NY has 69 EPA-regulated water systems. 24 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 Putnam?
Environmental compliance in Putnam, 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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