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Anderson, TN

Moderate Risk (40/100)

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 Anderson in Tennessee · Population: 78,175

TRI sites such as Nnsa Y-12 National Security Complex; U.S. Tva Bull Run Fossil Plant; Energysolutions Bear Creek Facility; SDWIS systems such as ANDERSON COUNTY W.A.; OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD; NORRIS WATER COMMISSION anchor Anderson, TN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 40/100 (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 Anderson include ANDERSON COUNTY W.A.; OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD, while Nnsa Y-12 National Security Complex leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 100 in 2024.

Burden score 40/100 (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 Anderson -- 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 Anderson, TN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-54.8%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-54.8%

747.9 thousand lb → 338.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Anderson, TN's total reported releases fell from 747.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 338.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Anderson, TN's water releases fell from 3.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Anderson, TN's off-site transfers fell from 475.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 174.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Anderson, TN's land releases fell from 139.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 80.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
78,175
TRI Facilities
16
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
2.6M 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 221 (91%) 22 0 100
2023 212 (89%) 24 1 105
2022 228 (93%) 17 0 80
2021 219 (93%) 16 0 87
2020 238 (97%) 7 0 64
2024 Good Air Quality: 91% 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 Tennessee, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ANDERSON COUNTY W.A. 25,700 2
OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD 5,361 4
NORRIS WATER COMMISSION 2,126 0
ROCKY TOP WATER DEPT 1,963 0

TRI Facilities (16)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nnsa Y-12 National Security Complex 1.3M lbs
2 U.S. Tva Bull Run Fossil Plant 963.7K lbs
3 Energysolutions Bear Creek Facility 251.2K lbs
4 Advanced Measurement Technology 16.2K lbs
5 Carlstar Clinton 13.0K lbs
6 3M Co DBA 3M Clinton 10.7K lbs
7 Geon Performance Solutions 4.8K lbs
8 Eagle Bend Manufacturing Inc 494 lbs
9 Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee 446 lbs
10 Rapiscan As&e 0 lbs
11 Sr Smith LLC 0 lbs
12 Clayton Appalachia 0 lbs
13 Techmer Pm LLC 0 lbs
14 Dura-Line Corp 0 lbs
15 Manufacturing Sciences Corp 0 lbs
16 Protomet Corp 0 lbs

Cities in Anderson (5)

Clinton
8 facilities · 2 water
Oak Ridge
8 facilities · 2 water
Andersonville
1 facilities · 0 water
Norris
0 facilities · 1 water
Rocky Top
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Anderson, Tennessee? ▼
Anderson, TN has an environmental risk score of 40/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 16 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Anderson? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Anderson, TN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Anderson? ▼
Anderson, TN has 16 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Anderson? ▼
In 2024, Anderson, TN recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 100. 91% 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 Anderson? ▼
Anderson, TN has 4 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Anderson? ▼
Environmental compliance in Anderson, Tennessee is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Tennessee 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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