Sullivan, NH

Low Risk (26/100)

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 Sullivan in New Hampshire · Population: 43,529

TRI sites such as Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc.; Canam Bridges US Inc.; Whelen Engineering; SDWIS systems such as CLAREMONT WATER DEPT; NEWPORT WATER WORKS; VILLAGE DIST OF EASTMAN anchor Sullivan, NH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 26/100 (Low 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 Sullivan include CLAREMONT WATER DEPT; SUNAPEE WATER WORKS; MEADOW BROOK AT SUNAPEE, while Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 26/100 (Low 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 Sullivan -- 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 Sullivan, NH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+33.6%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+33.6%

8.8 thousand lb → 11.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Sullivan, NH's total reported releases rose from 8.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 11.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sullivan, NH's off-site transfers rose from 8.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 11.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
43,529
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
56.4K lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CLAREMONT WATER DEPT 9,000 2
NEWPORT WATER WORKS 5,000 0
VILLAGE DIST OF EASTMAN 3,400 0
CHARLESTOWN WATER WORKS 2,850 0
SUNAPEE WATER WORKS 1,680 8
MERIDEN VILLAGE WATER DIST 750 0
SULLIVAN COUNTY COMPLEX 625 0
GEORGES MILLS WATER WORKS 500 0
PLAINFIELD WATER DEPT 284 0
LOWER SHAKER VILLAGE 263 0
MEADOW BROOK AT SUNAPEE 56 6

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc. 56.3K lbs
2 Canam Bridges US Inc. 80 lbs
3 Whelen Engineering 0 lbs
4 Apc Paper Co 0 lbs

Cities in Sullivan (7)

Claremont
2 facilities · 1 water
Charlestown
1 facilities · 1 water
Newport
1 facilities · 1 water
Meriden
0 facilities · 3 water
Sunapee
0 facilities · 3 water
Grantham
0 facilities · 1 water
Unity
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Sullivan, New Hampshire?
Sullivan, NH has an environmental risk score of 26/100 (Low Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Sullivan?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Sullivan, NH in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Sullivan?
Sullivan, NH has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 56.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Sullivan?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Sullivan, NH. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Sullivan?
Sullivan, NH has 11 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Sullivan?
Environmental compliance in Sullivan, New Hampshire is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Hampshire 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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