Santa Rosa, FL

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 Santa Rosa in Florida · Population: 193,719

TRI sites such as Taminco US LLC; Fabbro Marine; St. Regis Gas Treating Facility; SDWIS systems such as PACE WATER SYSTEM, INC.; HOLLEY-NAVARRE WATER SYSTEM; MIDWAY WATER SYSTEM, INC.; NPL sites such as Whiting Field Naval Air Station anchor Santa Rosa, FL'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 Santa Rosa include MIDWAY WATER SYSTEM, INC.; BAGDAD-GARCON POINT WATER SYSTEM; MOORE CREEK MOUNT CARMEL UTILITIES, while Taminco US LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 46 / peak 81 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 Santa Rosa -- 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 Santa Rosa, FL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-32.8%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-32.8%

400.0 thousand lb → 268.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Santa Rosa, FL's total reported releases fell from 400.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 268.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Santa Rosa, FL's off-site transfers fell from 385 lb in 2022 to 15 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Santa Rosa, FL's land releases fell from 43.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 25.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Santa Rosa, FL's air releases fell from 356.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 242.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
193,719
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.2M 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 235 (64%) 131 0 81
2023 207 (57%) 157 1 103
2022 239 (65%) 125 1 109
2021 254 (70%) 110 0 79
2020 223 (61%) 142 0 86
2024 Good Air Quality: 64% of days
Median AQI: 46

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 Florida, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PACE WATER SYSTEM, INC. 49,328 0
HOLLEY-NAVARRE WATER SYSTEM 47,793 0
MIDWAY WATER SYSTEM, INC. 21,196 1
EAST MILTON WATER SYSTEM 17,292 0
POINT BAKER WATER SYSTEM, INC. 11,318 0
BAGDAD-GARCON POINT WATER SYSTEM 10,896 2
NAVARRE BEACH WATER SYSTEM 6,166 0
CHUMUCKLA WATER SYSTEM, INC. 5,527 0
MOORE CREEK MOUNT CARMEL UTILITIES 4,875 4
EREC WATER SYSTEM 4,238 0
BERRYDALE WATER SYSTEM 2,800 0
NAS WHITING FIELD 2,785 0
HOLT WATER WORKS, INC. 2,582 0
JAY, TOWN OF - UTILITIES DEPT. 1,834 0
FAIRPOINT REGIONAL UTILITY SYSTEM, INC. 25 1

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Taminco US LLC 980.3K lbs
2 Fabbro Marine 136.6K lbs
3 St. Regis Gas Treating Facility 57.0K lbs
4 U.S. Navy Naval Air Station Whiting Field 1.1K lbs
5 Quikrete - Pensacola Fl Plant 1 lbs
6 Ready Mix USA - Navarre Batch Plant 0 lbs
7 American Concrete Supply Inc. - Milton 0 lbs
8 Ready Mix USA - Mitlon 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Whiting Field Naval Air Station NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Santa Rosa (5)

Milton
5 facilities · 7 water
Jay
1 facilities · 3 water
Navarre
1 facilities · 2 water
Pace
1 facilities · 2 water
Holt
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Santa Rosa, Florida?
Santa Rosa, FL has an environmental risk score of 44/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Santa Rosa?
Yes, Santa Rosa, FL 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 Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa, FL has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Santa Rosa?
In 2024, Santa Rosa, FL recorded a median AQI of 46 and a peak AQI of 81. 64% 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 Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa, FL has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Santa Rosa?
Environmental compliance in Santa Rosa, Florida is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Florida 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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