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Augusta, VA

Moderate Risk (34/100)

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 Augusta in Virginia · Population: 77,713

TRI sites such as The Lycra Co LLC; Nibco of Virginia Inc.; Ball Advanced Aluminum Technologies Corp; SDWIS systems such as WAYNESBORO, CITY OF; GROTTOES, TOWN OF; CRAIGSVILLE, TOWN OF anchor Augusta, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 34/100 (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 Augusta include MEADOW RUE MOBILE HOME PARK; WOODLAWN VILLAGE, while The Lycra Co LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 34/100 (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 Augusta -- 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 Augusta, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+19.7%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+19.7%

103.5 thousand lb → 123.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Augusta, VA's total reported releases rose from 103.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 123.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Augusta, VA's off-site transfers rose from 35.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 64.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Augusta, VA's air releases fell from 30.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 25.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Augusta, VA's water releases fell from 37.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 34.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
77,713
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
782.0K lbs

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WAYNESBORO, CITY OF 22,630 0
GROTTOES, TOWN OF 3,328 0
CRAIGSVILLE, TOWN OF 2,340 0
COUNTRY ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK 300 0
SHENANDOAH ACRES 227 0
JOLLETT SPRINGS MOBILE HOME PARK 150 0
MEADOW RUE MOBILE HOME PARK 140 1
MADISON RUN TERRACE 140 0
ROCKWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK 100 0
WOODLAWN VILLAGE 90 1
NORTH 340 CAMPGROUND 50 0
CARDINAL HOUSE 36 0

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 The Lycra Co LLC 250.6K lbs
2 Nibco of Virginia Inc. 204.6K lbs
3 Ball Advanced Aluminum Technologies Corp 175.5K lbs
4 Shamrock Foods Dairy Div 100.0K lbs
5 Accutec Blades Inc. 25.2K lbs
6 Rexnord Industries LLC 19.4K lbs
7 Cerro Fabricated Products LLC 5.9K lbs
8 Degesch America Inc 634 lbs
9 Daikin Applied 92 lbs
10 Grottoes Plastics Plant 13 lbs
11 Taylor & Boody Inc. 3 lbs
12 Mastic Home Exteriors 0 lbs
13 Flint Group Na Corp 0 lbs
14 Sunlite Plastics Inc. 0 lbs
15 Quarles Petroleum Inc. Verona Bulk Plant 0 lbs

Cities in Augusta (8)

Verona
5 facilities · 1 water
Weyers Cave
4 facilities · 0 water
Stuarts Draft
3 facilities · 1 water
Waynesboro
1 facilities · 4 water
Grottoes
1 facilities · 3 water
Staunton
1 facilities · 1 water
Crimora
0 facilities · 2 water
Craigsville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Augusta, Virginia? ▼
Augusta, VA has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Augusta? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Augusta, VA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Augusta? ▼
Augusta, VA has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 782.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Augusta? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Augusta, VA. 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 Augusta? ▼
Augusta, VA has 12 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 Augusta? ▼
Environmental compliance in Augusta, 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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