Rockland, NY

Moderate Risk (44/100)

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 Rockland in New York · Population: 338,936

TRI sites such as Bowline Generating Station; Safety-Kleen Systems West Nyack (wnn); Professional Disposables International Inc.; SDWIS systems such as VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK; VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1; VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-2; NPL sites such as Ramapo Landfill; Suffern Village Well Field anchor Rockland, NY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 44/100 (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 Rockland include VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK; VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1; NYACK VILLAGE WATER SUPPLY, while Bowline Generating Station leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 150 in 2024.

Burden score 44/100 (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 Rockland -- 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 Rockland, NY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-60.5%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-60.5%

75.6 thousand lb → 29.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Rockland, NY's total reported releases fell from 75.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 29.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Rockland, NY's air releases fell from 75.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 29.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Rockland, NY's chemicals reported fell from 9 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
338,936
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
67
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
137.4K 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 308 (84%) 53 5 150
2023 288 (79%) 66 6 197
2022 315 (86%) 50 0 90
2021 314 (87%) 47 0 155
2020 319 (87%) 47 0 93
2024 Good Air Quality: 84% 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 New York, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (67)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK 270,000 28
VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-1 146,732 2
VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK, INC. RD-2 57,301 0
NYACK VILLAGE WATER SUPPLY 14,700 27
SUFFERN VILLAGE 12,000 0
HERITAGE HILLS WATER SYSTEM 4,700 5
BEAR MOUNTAIN WATER SUPPLY 3,564 4
SWAN IN SWAN LAKE 2,900 0
MEADOWS OF COUNTRYWOOD 2,395 0
BLUE LAKE 1,850 19
GREEN ACRES MHC 1,475 0
MAHOPAC WATER CO 1,202 0
KINGS ESTATES 1,144 0
INDIAN KILL 1,000 3
HILLBURN VILLAGE 950 2
SILVER DOLLAR GOLF CLUB 660 1
CLIFFSIDE APARTMENTS 500 0
CHATEAU RIDGE 440 0
BONIVILLE WATER CO 376 0
MISTY HILLS WATER SYSTEM 315 0
HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES 312 1
COLCHESTER ESTATES 276 1
UNION VALLEY ESTATES 273 0
HILLSDALE ESTATE 270 2
SISTERS OF ST. DOMINIC 250 0
RIVER EDGE MHP (FLSQ) 240 0
KNOLLS WATER CO., INC. 230 1
STERLING LAKE 225 5
MOUNTAINVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK 225 11
FOREST GREEN ESTATES 225 2
LONDON BRIDGE WATER WORKS 224 31
LAKE RUNNYMEADE MOBILE HOME PARK 222 1
VALLEY VIEW PARK 215 1
MOUNTAIN SPRINGS MHP 215 3
COUNTRY HILL ESTATES 203 0
FOREST PARK HOMES 200 23
HILLTOP MEADOWS WATER SUPPLY 196 2
RENWOOD APARTMENTS 190 5
ROUND TOP MHP 185 5
OKEMO VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS 180 31
SILVER DOLLAR SHOOTERS CLUB 175 0
CAPRI ESTATES 172 0
PARTRIDGE GARDEN APARTMENTS 150 0
WOODHILL ESTATES 128 7
ARCHER ESTATES 120 0
MOUNTVIEW APARTMENTS 105 14
DEVANS GATE SENIOR HOUSING 96 3
LAKE LUCILLE PROP OWNERS ASSOC 92 1
SACKETT LAKE ESTATES 80 0
HIGHLAND INN, LLC 78 0
VALLEY VIEW WEST 75 20
HILLTOP HOUSE 73 1
FOREST PARK WATER CO PLANT #3 67 1
BERRY RIDGE ESTATES 60 0
LEISURE VILLAGE 56 0
MAZZA-LEONE MOBILE HOME COURT 55 0
SISTER SERVANTS OF MARY IMMACULATE 55 3
SPRING KNOLLS 53 0
HILL N DALE TRAILER PARK 52 0
TORNE BROOK FARM 50 3
SUNRISE BUNGALOWS 50 0
SHELDRAKE Y 48 0
N.Y.U. HOUSING 45 0
BAILEY PARK 37 0
MT. ORANGE TRAILER PARK 30 0
POMONA COUNTRY CLUB 30 2
ORANGE COUNTY ESTATES, INC 25 0

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Bowline Generating Station 137.0K lbs
2 Safety-Kleen Systems West Nyack (wnn) 204 lbs
3 Professional Disposables International Inc. 137 lbs
4 Linde Advanced Material Technologies 68 lbs
5 Srm - Nyack 6 lbs
6 U.S. Polychemical 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Ramapo Landfill NPL Site 44.73
Suffern Village Well Field Deleted NPL Site 35.57

Cities in Rockland (21)

Orangeburg
2 facilities · 1 water
West Nyack
1 facilities · 24 water
Chestnut Ridge
1 facilities · 1 water
Valley Cottage
1 facilities · 1 water
West Haverstraw
1 facilities · 1 water
Monsey
0 facilities · 11 water
Spring Valley
0 facilities · 5 water
Stony Point
0 facilities · 4 water
New City
0 facilities · 3 water
Suffern
0 facilities · 3 water
Airmont
0 facilities · 2 water
Hillburn
0 facilities · 2 water
Nyack
0 facilities · 2 water
Sloatsburg
0 facilities · 2 water
Bear Mountain
0 facilities · 1 water
Blauvelt
0 facilities · 1 water
Chestnut Rdg
0 facilities · 1 water
Pomona
0 facilities · 1 water
Tompkins Cove
0 facilities · 1 water
Ramapo
0 facilities · 0 water
Village Of Suffern
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Rockland, New York?
Rockland, NY has an environmental risk score of 44/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 67 water systems on record. 35 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Rockland?
Yes, Rockland, NY has 2 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 Rockland?
Rockland, NY has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 137.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Rockland?
In 2024, Rockland, NY recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 150. 84% 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 Rockland?
Rockland, NY has 67 EPA-regulated water systems. 35 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 Rockland?
Environmental compliance in Rockland, 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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