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Torrance, NM

Low Risk (15/100)

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 Torrance in New Mexico · Population: 15,290

SDWIS systems such as MORIARTY WATER SYSTEM; MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM; ESTANCIA WATER SYSTEM anchor Torrance, NM's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Torrance in this extract; water coverage still lists MORIARTY WATER SYSTEM; MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM; ESTANCIA WATER SYSTEM. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 15/100 (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 Torrance -- 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)
15,290
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MORIARTY WATER SYSTEM 2,825 3
MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM 1,505 5
ESTANCIA WATER SYSTEM 1,355 17
CLINES CORNERS WATER SYSTEM 450 3
WILLARD VILLAGE OF 279 7
TORREON MDWCA 250 46
ENCINO WATER SYSTEM 169 2
TAJIQUE MDWCA 158 14
CARLOS LUCERO SUBDIVISION 68 7
MANZANO MDWCA 55 12
PUNTA DE AGUA MDWCA 40 3
CASSANDRA WATER SYSTEM 34 88

Cities in Torrance (7)

Mountainair
0 facilities · 3 water
Clines Corner
0 facilities · 1 water
Encino
0 facilities · 1 water
Moriarty
0 facilities · 1 water
Moriaty
0 facilities · 1 water
Torreon
0 facilities · 1 water
Willard
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Torrance, New Mexico? ▼
Torrance, NM has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 12 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Torrance? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Torrance, NM in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Torrance? ▼
Torrance, NM has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Torrance? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Torrance, NM. 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 Torrance? ▼
Torrance, NM has 12 EPA-regulated water systems. 12 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 Torrance? ▼
Environmental compliance in Torrance, New Mexico is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Mexico 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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