Warren, NJ

Moderate Risk (43/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Warren in New Jersey · Population: 110,238

TRI sites such as McWane Ductile-New Jersey; Avantor Performance Materials; Dsm Nutritional Products LLC; SDWIS systems such as HACKETTSTOWN MUA; NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY; ALLAMUCHY TWP WATER & SEWER; NPL sites such as Pohatcong Valley Ground Water Contamination anchor Warren, NJ's EPA extract. Derived burden score 43/100 (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 Warren include ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS; TRANQUIL VALLEY RETREAT CENTER; HIGHLANDER HILLS ESTATES, while McWane Ductile-New Jersey leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 108 in 2024.

Burden score 43/100 (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 Warren -- 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 Warren, NJ: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-20.6%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-20.6%

1.1 million lb → 858.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Warren, NJ's total reported releases fell from 1.1 million lb in 2022 to 858.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Warren, NJ's water releases fell from 123.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 67.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Warren, NJ's off-site transfers fell from 930.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 767.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Warren, NJ's air releases fell from 26.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 23.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
110,238
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
4.8M 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 284 (80%) 71 2 108
2023 241 (67%) 114 1 197
2022 241 (66%) 122 0 86
2021 237 (66%) 120 1 136
2020 287 (80%) 74 0 100
2024 Good Air Quality: 80% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 36

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 New Jersey, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HACKETTSTOWN MUA 22,000 0
NJ AMERICAN WATER - ROXBURY 11,793 0
ALLAMUCHY TWP WATER & SEWER 5,423 0
ALPHA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 2,530 2
TOWNSHIP OF BLAIRSTOWN DPW 800 0
WARREN HAVEN REHABILITATION & NURSING CT 430 0
AQUA NJ - BYRAM 400 0
TRANQUIL VALLEY RETREAT CENTER 232 2
FOREST MANOR RETIREMENT HOME 224 0
HIGHLANDER HILLS ESTATES 120 2
RIVERSIDE MHP 85 0
CLOVER REST HOME 64 1
OXFORD HERITAGE MANOR 60 0

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 McWane Ductile-New Jersey 4.0M lbs
2 Avantor Performance Materials 490.3K lbs
3 Dsm Nutritional Products LLC 266.0K lbs
4 Borealis Compounds Inc. 1.2K lbs
5 Andrex 0 lbs
6 Basf Corp 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Pohatcong Valley Ground Water Contamination NPL Site 28.90

Cities in Warren (13)

Phillipsburg
2 facilities · 1 water
Washington
1 facilities · 1 water
Belvidere
1 facilities · 0 water
Port Murray
1 facilities · 0 water
Oxford
0 facilities · 2 water
Allamuchy
0 facilities · 1 water
Allamuchy Township
0 facilities · 1 water
Alpha
0 facilities · 1 water
Blairstown Township
0 facilities · 1 water
Columbi
0 facilities · 1 water
Columbia
0 facilities · 1 water
Hope
0 facilities · 1 water
Warren County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Warren, New Jersey?
Warren, NJ has an environmental risk score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Warren?
Yes, Warren, NJ 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 Warren?
Warren, NJ has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 4.8M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Warren?
In 2024, Warren, NJ recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 108. 80% 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 Warren?
Warren, NJ has 13 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 Warren?
Environmental compliance in Warren, New Jersey is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Jersey 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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