Susquehanna, PA

Low Risk (23/100)

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 Susquehanna in Pennsylvania · Population: 38,349

TRI sites such as Sponge-Jet Inc.; SDWIS systems such as EATON SEWER & WATER CO; NEW MILFORD MUNICIPAL AUTH; NICHOLSON BORO AUTH; NPL sites such as Bendix Flight Systems Division anchor Susquehanna, PA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 23/100 (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 Susquehanna include NEW MILFORD MUNICIPAL AUTH; MESHOPPEN BOROUGH WATER CO; VILLAGE OF FOUR SEASONS, while Sponge-Jet Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 25 / peak 64 in 2024.

Burden score 23/100 (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 Susquehanna -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
38,349
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
21
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
7 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 321 (90%) 37 0 64
2023 126 (83%) 26 0 64
2022 219 (78%) 60 0 67
2021 252 (75%) 80 2 133
2020 311 (85%) 54 0 74
2024 Good Air Quality: 90% of days
Median AQI: 25

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 Pennsylvania, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (21)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EATON SEWER & WATER CO 3,100 0
NEW MILFORD MUNICIPAL AUTH 979 1
NICHOLSON BORO AUTH 789 0
OAKLAND BOROUGH WATER AUTH 563 0
MESHOPPEN BOROUGH WATER CO 563 2
VILLAGE OF FOUR SEASONS 325 3
TIFFANY PINES 150 0
HARFORD MUNI AUTH WATER SYSTEM 100 0
ELK MEADOWS 96 5
WHITES MOBILE HOME PARK 90 0
OAKLAND TRAILER PARK 90 1
WEIDAS MOBILE HOME PARK 77 0
GRACIOUS LIVING ESTATES PCH 77 0
MESHOPPEN TOWNHOUSE APTS 65 0
LAZY BROOK MANAGEMENT 51 6
LAKE RAYLEAN WATER ASSOCIATION 47 1
LIBERTY PARK 40 6
WHITES FERRY ROAD APTS 39 0
OLD ORCHARD APTS 38 0
SCHOOLHOUSE HILL APTS 38 2
WINOLA VIEW APTS 28 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Sponge-Jet Inc. 7 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Bendix Flight Systems Division NPL Site 33.74

Cities in Susquehanna (10)

Montrose
1 facilities · 5 water
Nicholson
0 facilities · 6 water
New Milford
0 facilities · 3 water
Union Dale
0 facilities · 2 water
Clifford Twp
0 facilities · 1 water
Friendsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Harford
0 facilities · 1 water
Meshoppen
0 facilities · 1 water
Susquehanna
0 facilities · 1 water
Bridgewater Township
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania?
Susquehanna, PA has an environmental risk score of 23/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 21 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Susquehanna?
Yes, Susquehanna, PA 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 Susquehanna?
Susquehanna, PA has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 7 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Susquehanna?
In 2024, Susquehanna, PA recorded a median AQI of 25 and a peak AQI of 64. 90% 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 Susquehanna?
Susquehanna, PA has 21 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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 Susquehanna?
Environmental compliance in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Pennsylvania 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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