Ulster, NY

Moderate Risk (39/100)

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 Ulster in New York · Population: 182,109

TRI sites such as Jbt Wolf-Tec; Callanan Industries Inc East Kingston Facility; Rotron Inc; SDWIS systems such as KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT; PINE BUSH WATER DISTRICT; NEW PALTZ (VILLAGE) WATER DIST; NPL sites such as Ellenville Scrap Iron and Metal; Hertel Landfill; Mohonk Road Industrial Plant anchor Ulster, NY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (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 Ulster include KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT; PINE BUSH WATER DISTRICT; NEW PALTZ (VILLAGE) WATER DIST, while Jbt Wolf-Tec leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 39/100 (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 Ulster -- 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)
182,109
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
84
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
145 lbs

Water Systems (84)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT 24,000 1
PINE BUSH WATER DISTRICT 7,600 24
NEW PALTZ (VILLAGE) WATER DIST 7,523 1
ULSTER WATER DISTRICT 5,500 0
PORT EWEN WATER DISTRICT 4,500 5
ELLENVILLE (VILLAGE) WATER DIS 4,300 2
SAUGERTIES (VILLAGE) WATER DIS 4,200 0
GLASCO WATER DISTRICT 4,071 0
HIGHLAND WATER DISTRICT 4,000 2
MARLBOROUGH WATER DISTRICT 3,248 0
EASTERN/ULSTER CORRECTIONAL FA 2,578 0
WOODSTOCK WATER DISTRICT 2,400 1
HURLEY WATER CO 2,200 0
ROSENDALE WATER DISTRICT 2,200 0
WATCHTOWER FARMS I 1,800 0
WALLKILL WATER DISTRICT 1,500 0
WALLKILL/SHAWANGUNK CORRECTION 1,200 4
LAKE MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE 880 0
NEW PALTZ (TOWN) WATER DISTRIC 810 0
SQUIRE GREEN WATER CORPORATION 750 0
NAPANOCH WATER DISTRICT 750 1
FROST VALLEY YMCA 688 0
KERHONKSON WATER DISTRICT 600 0
WAWARSING WD 500 0
NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES 470 1
MALDEN WATER DISTRICT 460 0
ALOHA HOME ACRES 452 0
HIGH FALLS WATER DISTRICT 426 2
GLENERIE WATER DISTRICT 410 2
WINDEMERE HIGHLANDS 403 0
HALCYON PARK WATER DISTRICT 402 0
HILLSIDE ACRES WATER COMPANY 402 0
TILLSON ESTATES COMM. ASSOC. 382 0
WOODCREST COMMUNITY 325 0
MAPLE RIDGE COMMUNITY 325 0
CHERRY HILL WATER DISTRICT 280 0
SAMARITAN VILLAGE - BRIGGS HWY 275 0
SPRING LAKE WATER DISTRICT 270 0
HUDSON VALLEY RESORT & SPA 265 1
KINGS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT 251 0
CANDLESTICK PARK 250 1
MOUNT COMMUNITY 240 0
EAST KINGSTON WATER DISTRICT 212 0
NEW PALTZ CENTER FOR REHAB AND NURSING 179 0
SKYTOP APARTMENTS 168 0
ROSENDALE PLAINS HOMEOWNERS 140 0
SHADY ACRES MHP 135 0
LEEWOOD KNOLLS WATER CO 135 0
COVINGTON GREEN CONDOMINIUM 120 0
RIVERS EDGE MHP 117 0
DEERHAVEN MOBILE HOME PARK 115 0
HUDSON MEADOWS MHP 112 2
HIGHLAND WOODS MHP 112 0
BRIGHT ACRES WATER DISTRICT 105 0
SAMARITAN VILLAGE - CAPE ROAD PROJECT 100 0
GARDINER TOWN HOUSE APTS 100 0
GLEN MOBILE HOME PARK 96 0
SAINT MARY & POPE KYRILLOS MONASTERY 95 2
WOODLANDS AT CAIRO APTS 90 81
MAVERICK KNOLLS HA 90 0
WOODLAND COUNTRY APARTMENTS 85 0
ULSTER LANDING MOBILE COURT 84 0
BLUESTONE PARK WATER DISTRICT 80 0
HERITAGE ESTATES WT CO 80 0
GALLIS HILL MHP/BLACK BEAR HOLLOW 76 1
HASBROUCK ESTATES MHP 66 1
HIGH RIDGE WATER COMPANY 65 0
WATCHTOWER FARMS III 65 0
BELLA TERRA APARTMENTS 65 0
COTTEKILL VILLAGE 55 0
TIMBERBROOK MHP 54 0
TREELINE TRAILER PARK 51 0
MIRROR LAKE TRAILER PARK 50 1
ZOLOTA OSIN INC 50 0
YESHIVA OF OCEAN 50 0
WOODCREST APARTMENTS 40 0
TONGORE PINES 40 0
BELLA VISTA MHP 39 0
WOODLAND APTS AT CAIRO NORTH 38 0
PINE GROVE APARTMENTS 33 0
PINE GARDEN APARTMENTS 32 0
PALMER CENTER UGARC 30 5
WOODCREST MOBILE PARK 25 0
RUBY ESTATES 25 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Jbt Wolf-Tec 144 lbs
2 Callanan Industries Inc East Kingston Facility 0 lbs
3 Rotron Inc 0 lbs
4 Brenntag Lubricants North East- Kingston 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Ellenville Scrap Iron and Metal Deleted NPL Site 50.27
Hertel Landfill NPL Site 33.62
Mohonk Road Industrial Plant NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Ulster (27)

Kingston
3 facilities · 9 water
Woodstock
1 facilities · 3 water
Highland
0 facilities · 10 water
Wallkill
0 facilities · 9 water
Ellenville
0 facilities · 7 water
Lake Katrine
0 facilities · 7 water
Saugerties
0 facilities · 7 water
New Paltz
0 facilities · 6 water
Hurley
0 facilities · 5 water
Kerhonkson
0 facilities · 3 water
Cottekill
0 facilities · 2 water
Tillson
0 facilities · 2 water
West Park
0 facilities · 2 water
Claryville
0 facilities · 1 water
Esopus
0 facilities · 1 water
Gardiner
0 facilities · 1 water
Greenfield Park
0 facilities · 1 water
Milton
0 facilities · 1 water
Modena
0 facilities · 1 water
Napanoch
0 facilities · 1 water
Pine Bush
0 facilities · 1 water
Plattekill
0 facilities · 1 water
Port Ewen
0 facilities · 1 water
Rifton
0 facilities · 1 water
Ulster Park
0 facilities · 1 water
West Hurley
0 facilities · 1 water
High Falls
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Ulster, New York?
Ulster, NY has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 84 water systems on record. 21 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Ulster?
Yes, Ulster, NY has 3 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 Ulster?
Ulster, NY has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 145 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Ulster?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Ulster, NY. 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 Ulster?
Ulster, NY has 84 EPA-regulated water systems. 21 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 Ulster?
Environmental compliance in Ulster, 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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