Ashtabula, OH

High Risk (86/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Ashtabula in Ohio · Population: 97,343

TRI sites such as Ineos Pigments USA Inc; Ineos Pigments USA Inc; Lake City Plating Plant 2; SDWIS systems such as AQUA OHIO - ASHTABULA; ASHTABULA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM; CONNEAUT; NPL sites such as Big D Campground; Fields Brook; Laskin/Poplar Oil Co. anchor Ashtabula, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 86/100 (High 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 Ashtabula include ASHTABULA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM; CONNEAUT; ROCK CREEK VILLAGE, while Ineos Pigments USA Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 108 in 2024.

Burden score 86/100 (High 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 Ashtabula -- 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 Ashtabula, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-29.2%

30 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-29.2%

9.2 million lb → 6.5 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 3 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Ashtabula, OH's total reported releases fell from 9.2 million lb in 2022 to 6.5 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ashtabula, OH's off-site transfers fell from 781.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 426.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ashtabula, OH's land releases fell from 3.7 million lb in 2022 to 2.6 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ashtabula, OH's air releases fell from 4.6 million lb in 2022 to 3.4 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
97,343
TRI Facilities
36
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
5
Total Releases
44.3M 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 205 (84%) 38 2 108
2023 208 (85%) 35 2 147
2022 211 (88%) 23 5 133
2021 213 (88%) 28 2 112
2020 224 (93%) 17 0 93
2024 Good Air Quality: 84% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
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 Ohio, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
AQUA OHIO - ASHTABULA 32,342 0
ASHTABULA COUNTY WATER SYSTEM 14,757 2
CONNEAUT 12,538 2
ANDOVER-CAMPLANDS WATER 6,009 0
GENEVA CITY PWS 5,924 0
AQUA OHIO - VILLAGE OF JEFFERSON 3,226 0
ROAMING SHORES VILLAGE PWS 1,764 0
ORWELL VILLAGE PWS 1,660 0
ANDOVER VILLAGE PWS 1,019 0
ROCK CREEK VILLAGE 667 17

TRI Facilities (36)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ineos Pigments USA Inc 27.2M lbs
2 Ineos Pigments USA Inc 13.6M lbs
3 Lake City Plating Plant 2 810.6K lbs
4 Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas 409.5K lbs
5 Molded Fiber Glass Composite Systems Co 292.8K lbs
6 Lake City Plating 282.4K lbs
7 Detrex 281.4K lbs
8 Teijin Automotive Technologies - Conneaut 260.3K lbs
9 Plastpro Inc 246.6K lbs
10 Zehrco-Giancola Composites Inc. 212.2K lbs
11 Vibrantz Color Solutions Inc. 130.5K lbs
12 Lake City Plating 129.7K lbs
13 Premix Inc. 106.5K lbs
14 Zehrco Giancola Acquisition Four 81.1K lbs
15 Worthington Cylinder Corp 62.3K lbs
16 Hadlock Plastics LLC 42.7K lbs
17 Cw Ohio Inc 39.8K lbs
18 Cabinetworks Group Middlefield Plant 3 33.4K lbs
19 Vesuvius Usa-Conneaut Plant 32.9K lbs
20 Real Alloy Speciality Products LLC 16.0K lbs
21 Welded Tubes Inc. 10.9K lbs
22 Gmr Technology Inc. 10.7K lbs
23 Magnesita Refractories Co 10.6K lbs
24 Ineos Koh 9.7K lbs
25 Lyondellbasell Composites LLC 8.6K lbs
26 Iten Industries 7.4K lbs
27 Iten Industries Inc. Plant 1 4.0K lbs
28 Ashtabula Rubber Co. 2.4K lbs
29 Iten Industries Inc Plant 3 750 lbs
30 General Aluminum Manufacturing Co 131 lbs
31 Usalco Ashtabula Plant South 102 lbs
32 Kennametal Inc Orwell Plant 45 lbs
33 Koski Construction Co (0204010008) 2 lbs
34 Presrite Corp Jefferson Div 0 lbs
35 Independent Can Co 0 lbs
36 Overhead Door Conneaut Plant 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (5)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Big D Campground NPL Site 30.77
Fields Brook NPL Site 44.95
Laskin/Poplar Oil Co. Deleted NPL Site 35.95
New Lyme Landfill NPL Site 31.19
Old Mill NPL Site 35.95

Cities in Ashtabula (12)

Ashtabula
20 facilities · 2 water
Conneaut
7 facilities · 1 water
Jefferson
3 facilities · 1 water
Orwell
3 facilities · 1 water
Geneva
1 facilities · 1 water
Rock Creek
1 facilities · 1 water
North Kingsville
1 facilities · 0 water
Andover
0 facilities · 2 water
Roaming Shores
0 facilities · 1 water
Jefferson Township
0 facilities · 0 water
Kingsville
0 facilities · 0 water
New Lyme
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Ashtabula, Ohio?
Ashtabula, OH has an environmental risk score of 86/100 (High Risk), based on 36 TRI facilities, 5 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Ashtabula?
Yes, Ashtabula, OH has 5 Superfund sites 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 Ashtabula?
Ashtabula, OH has 36 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 44.3M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Ashtabula?
In 2024, Ashtabula, OH recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 108. 84% 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 Ashtabula?
Ashtabula, OH has 10 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Ashtabula?
Environmental compliance in Ashtabula, Ohio is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Ohio 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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