Allegany, MD

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.

Environmental data for Allegany in Maryland · Population: 67,762

TRI sites such as Aes Warrior Run Inc; Verso Luke LLC; Belt Paving Inc; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF CUMBERLAND; CITY OF FROSTBURG; EASTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM; NPL sites such as Limestone Road anchor Allegany, MD'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 Allegany include LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION; MIDLOTHIAN WATER COMPANY; BARRELVILLE, while Aes Warrior Run Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

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 Allegany -- 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 Allegany, MD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-57.6%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-57.6%

509.5 thousand lb → 215.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Allegany, MD's total reported releases fell from 509.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 215.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Allegany, MD's off-site transfers fell from 470.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 194.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Allegany, MD's air releases fell from 39.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 21.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Allegany, MD's water releases fell from 121 lb in 2022 to 92 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
67,762
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.8M lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF CUMBERLAND 27,039 0
CITY OF FROSTBURG 11,000 0
EASTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM 5,703 0
LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION 5,500 3
WESTERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM 4,955 0
SOUTHERN REGION ALLEGANY DISTRIB. SYSTEM 865 0
MIDLOTHIAN WATER COMPANY 300 1
BARRELVILLE 130 2
TOWN OF LUKE 68 0
BROPHYTOWN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 47 0
ROCKY GAP MOBILE HOME PARK 30 1

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Aes Warrior Run Inc 2.2M lbs
2 Verso Luke LLC 634.8K lbs
3 Belt Paving Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Limestone Road NPL Site 30.54

Cities in Allegany (7)

Cumberland
2 facilities · 5 water
Luke
1 facilities · 1 water
Frostburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Lavale
0 facilities · 1 water
Midlothian
0 facilities · 1 water
Mt. Savage
0 facilities · 1 water
Rawlings
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Allegany, Maryland?
Allegany, MD has an environmental risk score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Allegany?
Yes, Allegany, MD 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 Allegany?
Allegany, MD has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.8M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Allegany?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Allegany, MD. 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 Allegany?
Allegany, MD has 11 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 Allegany?
Environmental compliance in Allegany, Maryland is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Maryland 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