Alexander, NC

Low Risk (19/100)

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 Alexander in North Carolina · Population: 36,440

TRI sites such as Piedmont Composites & Tooling LLC; Royale Comfort Seating LLC; Triumph Insulation System; SDWIS systems such as ENERGY UNITED WATER CORP; TAYLORSVILLE, TOWN OF; FOREST ACRES WATER CORPORATION anchor Alexander, NC's EPA extract. Derived burden score 19/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Piedmont Composites & Tooling LLC; Royale Comfort Seating LLC; Triumph Insulation System are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Alexander; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 19/100 (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 Alexander -- 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 Alexander, NC: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-25.1%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-25.1%

60.3 thousand lb → 45.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Alexander, NC's total reported releases fell from 60.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 45.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Alexander, NC's air releases fell from 53.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 39.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Alexander, NC's off-site transfers fell from 6.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
36,440
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
3
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
188.4K 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 213 (87%) 32 0 93
2023 275 (91%) 26 1 105
2022 280 (93%) 20 0 90
2021 212 (87%) 33 0 80
2020 297 (99%) 3 0 54
2024 Good Air Quality: 87% of days
Median AQI: 41

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 North Carolina, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (3)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ENERGY UNITED WATER CORP 21,148 0
TAYLORSVILLE, TOWN OF 3,265 0
FOREST ACRES WATER CORPORATION 79 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Piedmont Composites & Tooling LLC 94.2K lbs
2 Royale Comfort Seating LLC 48.5K lbs
3 Triumph Insulation System 33.6K lbs
4 American Roller Bearing Inc 12.2K lbs
5 Industrial Timber LLC 32 lbs

Cities in Alexander (2)

Taylorsville
3 facilities · 2 water
Hiddenite
2 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Alexander, North Carolina?
Alexander, NC has an environmental risk score of 19/100 (Low Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 3 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Alexander?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Alexander, NC in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Alexander?
Alexander, NC has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 188.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Alexander?
In 2024, Alexander, NC recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 93. 87% 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 Alexander?
Alexander, NC has 3 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Alexander?
Environmental compliance in Alexander, North Carolina is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Carolina 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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