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Belmont, OH

Moderate Risk (36/100)

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 Belmont in Ohio · Population: 65,982

TRI sites such as Belmont County Coal Resources Inc.; Turf Care Supply Llc.; Ohio Valley Coal Resources Inc.; SDWIS systems such as BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS; MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM; BARNESVILLE; NPL sites such as Buckeye Reclamation anchor Belmont, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 36/100 (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 Belmont include BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS; ST. CLAIRSVILLE, CITY OF PWS; BETHESDA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, while Belmont County Coal Resources Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 32 / peak 77 in 2024.

Burden score 36/100 (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 Belmont -- 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 Belmont, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-24.0%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-47.7%

15.3 thousand lb → 8.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Belmont, OH's total reported releases fell from 10.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 8.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Belmont, OH's off-site transfers fell from 10.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 8.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
65,982
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
111.0K 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 289 (79%) 77 0 77
2023 288 (82%) 64 0 181
2022 338 (94%) 22 0 64
2021 320 (88%) 43 0 77
2020 347 (95%) 19 0 69
2024 Good Air Quality: 79% of days
Median AQI: 32

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 (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BELMONT CO. SANITARY DISTRICT 3 PWS 26,822 1
MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 6,980 0
BARNESVILLE 6,500 0
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, CITY OF PWS 5,097 7
BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 4,278 0
SHADYSIDE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 3,689 0
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 2,830 0
TRI-COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 2,370 0
SWITZER WATER ASSOCIATION 1,860 0
POWHATAN POINT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 1,592 0
BETHESDA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 1,382 2
FLUSHING VILLAGE PWS 803 0
YORK TOWNSHIP WATER AUTHORITY PWS 481 0
BELMONT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 400 0
HOLLOWAY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 360 2
MORRISTOWN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 315 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Belmont County Coal Resources Inc. 54.3K lbs
2 Turf Care Supply Llc. 45.3K lbs
3 Ohio Valley Coal Resources Inc. 11.5K lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Buckeye Reclamation Deleted NPL Site 35.10

Cities in Belmont (15)

Martins Ferry
1 facilities · 1 water
Alledonia
1 facilities · 0 water
Beallsville
1 facilities · 0 water
Barnesville
0 facilities · 3 water
Powhatan Point
0 facilities · 2 water
Bellaire
0 facilities · 1 water
Belmont
0 facilities · 1 water
Bethesda
0 facilities · 1 water
Bridgeport
0 facilities · 1 water
Flushing
0 facilities · 1 water
Harrisville
0 facilities · 1 water
Holloway
0 facilities · 1 water
Morristown
0 facilities · 1 water
Powhattan Point
0 facilities · 1 water
St. Clairsville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Belmont, Ohio? ▼
Belmont, OH has an environmental risk score of 36/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Belmont? ▼
Yes, Belmont, OH 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 Belmont? ▼
Belmont, OH has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 111.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Belmont? ▼
In 2024, Belmont, OH recorded a median AQI of 32 and a peak AQI of 77. 79% 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 Belmont? ▼
Belmont, OH has 16 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 Belmont? ▼
Environmental compliance in Belmont, 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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