Bedford, VA

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 Bedford in Virginia · Population: 80,254

TRI sites such as Gp Big Island LLC; Wheelabrator Abrasives Inc; Custom Truck One Source; SDWIS systems such as BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA); MONTVALE WATER, INC.; PARK PLACE anchor Bedford, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Bedford include BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA); KNOLL WOODS/IVY ACRES; STEWARTSVILLE CONSECUTIVE, while Gp Big Island LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Bedford -- 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 Bedford, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+10.6%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+10.6%

460.1 thousand lb → 509.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Bedford, VA's total reported releases rose from 460.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 508.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bedford, VA's water releases rose from 29.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 87.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bedford, VA's chemicals reported rose from 9 in 2022 to 10 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bedford, VA's air releases fell from 372.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 361.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
80,254
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
18
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
2.9M lbs

Water Systems (18)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) 38,794 6
MONTVALE WATER, INC. 698 0
PARK PLACE 501 0
MOUNTAIN VIEW SHORES 490 0
KNOLL WOODS/IVY ACRES 360 2
STEWARTSVILLE CONSECUTIVE 340 1
LOMA RICA WATER COMPANY 200 0
TIMBER RIDGE SUBDIVISION 110 0
LYNVILLE ON THE LAKE 90 2
WOODHAVEN NURSING HOME 75 2
VALLEY MILLS CROSSING 70 0
NININGER WATERWORKS 62 0
PARADISE POINT ESTATES 60 2
FAIRFIELD MOBILE HOME PARK 60 0
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY 45 1
STALLION RUN ESTATES 35 1
HARBOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC 30 0
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE WTP 0 1

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Gp Big Island LLC 2.4M lbs
2 Wheelabrator Abrasives Inc 479.9K lbs
3 Custom Truck One Source 3.1K lbs
4 Prowood LLC Moneta 0 lbs

Cities in Bedford (6)

Bedford
1 facilities · 9 water
Moneta
1 facilities · 5 water
Big Island
1 facilities · 0 water
Forest
1 facilities · 0 water
Blue Ridge
0 facilities · 1 water
Montvale
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Bedford, Virginia?
Bedford, VA has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 18 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Bedford?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Bedford, VA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Bedford?
Bedford, VA has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.9M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Bedford?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Bedford, 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 Bedford?
Bedford, VA has 18 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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 Bedford?
Environmental compliance in Bedford, 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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