Albemarle, VA

Low Risk (27/100)

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 Albemarle in Virginia · Population: 113,683

TRI sites such as Northrop Grumman Systems Corp; Intelligent Platforms LLC; S.l. Williamson Co. Inc. Shop; SDWIS systems such as ACSA URBAN AREA; CHARLOTTESVILLE, CITY OF; ACSA CROZET; NPL sites such as Greenwood Chemical Co. anchor Albemarle, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 27/100 (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 Albemarle include PARADISE MHP; MILLER SCHOOL; FAITH MISSION HOME, while Northrop Grumman Systems Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 40 / peak 85 in 2024.

Burden score 27/100 (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 Albemarle -- 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)
113,683
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
14
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
56 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 281 (79%) 75 0 85
2023 254 (70%) 104 3 168
2022 249 (69%) 112 0 67
2021 261 (73%) 99 0 97
2020 287 (79%) 76 0 70
2024 Good Air Quality: 79% of days
Median AQI: 40

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 Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (14)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ACSA URBAN AREA 77,408 0
CHARLOTTESVILLE, CITY OF 46,553 0
ACSA CROZET 12,415 0
ACSA SCOTTSVILLE 710 0
PARADISE MHP 550 2
KESWICK ESTATES 504 0
MILLER SCHOOL 250 1
ACSA RED HILL 240 0
FAITH MISSION HOME 95 1
INNISFREE VILLAGE 80 0
CHAMBLISSBURG MHC 75 0
LITTLE KESWICK SCHOOL 73 0
BEDFORD HILLS 58 1
CORVILLE FARM SUBDIVISION 27 3

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Northrop Grumman Systems Corp 43 lbs
2 Intelligent Platforms LLC 12 lbs
3 S.l. Williamson Co. Inc. Shop 0 lbs
4 International Cold Storage 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Greenwood Chemical Co. NPL Site 53.17

Cities in Albemarle (7)

Charlottesville
3 facilities · 11 water
Covesville
1 facilities · 0 water
Crozet
0 facilities · 1 water
Free Union
0 facilities · 1 water
Greenwood
0 facilities · 1 water
Keswick
0 facilities · 1 water
Newtown
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Albemarle, Virginia?
Albemarle, VA has an environmental risk score of 27/100 (Low Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 14 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Albemarle?
Yes, Albemarle, VA 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 Albemarle?
Albemarle, VA has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 56 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Albemarle?
In 2024, Albemarle, VA recorded a median AQI of 40 and a peak AQI of 85. 79% 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 Albemarle?
Albemarle, VA has 14 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Albemarle?
Environmental compliance in Albemarle, Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Virginia 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro