What the Middlesex records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- 2 Superfund records shown; 2 brownfield records shown.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- No pipeline incident records returned in this report; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).
Water quality in Middlesex
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Middlesex, NJ from EPA SDWIS.
Middlesex Water Company
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City appears in system name · Serves 233,376 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
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PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Nov 2023 to Aug 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
3 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: May 2024 to Aug 2024
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0065 | 0.0040 | 2024-08-13 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0045 | 0.0040 | 2024-05-13 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0045 | 0.0040 | 2024-08-13 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Middlesex drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
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Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Green Brook
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Dioxins, Mercury, Metals (other Than Mercury), Pathogens, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs)
Affected uses: Drinkingwater, Ecological, Fishconsumption, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
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Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Middlesex
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Middlesex County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
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Nonattainment Status
EPA designates an area as nonattainment when air quality does not meet federal health-based standards (NAAQS) for a specific pollutant.
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island: Ozone
NonattainmentSerious8-Hour Ozone (2015 Standard)
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island: Ozone
NonattainmentSevere 158-Hour Ozone (2008 Standard)
Original designation: Jul 2012
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
Maintenance areas
Previously nonattainment; currently meeting the standard and monitored under an EPA maintenance plan.
New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island
PM2.5 · PM-2.5 (2006 Standard)
Classification: Former Subpart 1
Original designation: Dec 2009
Current design value: 25 µg/m³ (2023-2025)
Data from EPA Green Book
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Bayonne
Annual mean: 0.9 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 29.6 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 0.039 Parts per million
EPA primary exceedance count: 3 (Ozone 8-hour 2015)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
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Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Veolia Es Technical Solutions L.L.C.
Reported: 2024
Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Middlesex
Superfund Sites
2
Superfund Sites
EPA records for current, proposed and formerly listed Superfund sites on the National Priorities List (NPL).
Open data source: Search EPA ECHOEPA FRS Registry ID 110013688116
Reported: Nov 2021
EPA FRS Registry ID 110004189280
Reported: Nov 2021
Brownfield Sites
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Brownfield Sites
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO1 site with active cleanup or investigation status
150 Lincoln Boulevard, Borough Of Middlesex
Reported: Feb 2026
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
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State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
3 sites with active cleanup or investigation
145 RIVER RD, MIDDLESEX BORO
1.6 miles away · MIDDLESEX County
Reported: Nov 2026
300 LINCOLN BLVD, MIDDLESEX BORO
0.7 miles away · MIDDLESEX County
Reported: Nov 2026
65 BAEKELAND AVE, MIDDLESEX BORO
1.5 miles away · MIDDLESEX County
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
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Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
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County radon potential
Middlesex County, NJ
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Middlesex County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones and infrastructure in Middlesex
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Minimal flood hazard — outside the 1% and 0.2% annual chance floodplains.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Middlesex County, New JerseyPop. 861,418
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 5,505
- State
- 6,516
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 13.2%
- State
- 14.0%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 2.9
- State
- 3.2
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 4.4
- State
- 4.4
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 11.0%
- State
- 10.8%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 28.3%
- State
- 28.3%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 7.9
- State
- 7.8
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- Yes
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 9.7%
- State
- 8.8%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 80.3
- State
- 79.2
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 5,505 | 6,516 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 13.2% | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 11.0% | 10.8% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 28.3% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.7% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 80.3 | 79.2 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Middlesex, New Jersey
Has PFAS been found in the water in Middlesex, New Jersey?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Middlesex Water Company. Results dated Nov 14, 2023 to Aug 13, 2024 include PFBA at 0.0073 micrograms per liter and PFOA at 0.0045 to 0.0065 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Middlesex, New Jersey?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 15 violations for Middlesex Water Company.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Middlesex, New Jersey?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Middlesex.
The monitoring station at Bayonne recorded an annual average of 0.9 Parts per billion for sulfur dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Bayonne recorded an annual average of 29.6 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Bayonne recorded an annual average of 0.039 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Middlesex, New Jersey?
The radon data for Middlesex covers Middlesex County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Middlesex, New Jersey?
This city report shows 2 Superfund sites: Brook Industrial Park; Middlesex Sampling Plant (Usdoe).
This city report shows 2 brownfield sites: Former Chemray Coatings Facility; Former Springfield Steel Drum.
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What is the life expectancy in Middlesex, New Jersey?
The county data for Middlesex reports a life expectancy of 80.3 years in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Middlesex, New Jersey?
The county data for Middlesex reports 5,505 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Middlesex County, New Jersey. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Middlesex, New Jersey?
The county data for Middlesex lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 7.9 micrograms per cubic meter in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.