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Berkeley, WV

Moderate Risk (35/100)

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 Berkeley in West Virginia · Population: 126,165

TRI sites such as Knauf Insulation Inc.; Quad/graphics Inc; Continental Brick Co; SDWIS systems such as ROCKY GLEN MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNIT; SPRINGER RUN PARK LLC; TRI LAKE HOLDINGS, INC. anchor Berkeley, WV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 35/100 (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 Berkeley include SPRINGER RUN PARK LLC, while Knauf Insulation Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 97 in 2024.

Burden score 35/100 (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 Berkeley -- 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 Berkeley, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-17.9%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-17.9%

406.7 thousand lb → 333.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Berkeley, WV's total reported releases fell from 406.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 333.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Berkeley, WV's off-site transfers rose from 5.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 14.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Berkeley, WV's air releases fell from 401.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 319.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
126,165
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
3
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
2.2M 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 217 (79%) 58 0 97
2023 206 (74%) 66 4 171
2022 230 (84%) 45 0 88
2021 214 (78%) 59 0 93
2020 244 (88%) 34 0 95
2024 Good Air Quality: 79% of days
Median AQI: 42

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 West Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (3)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ROCKY GLEN MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNIT 861 0
SPRINGER RUN PARK LLC 150 3
TRI LAKE HOLDINGS, INC. 139 0

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Knauf Insulation Inc. 978.2K lbs
2 Quad/graphics Inc 426.5K lbs
3 Continental Brick Co 320.8K lbs
4 Argos USA - Martinsburg 262.9K lbs
5 Maax US Corp. 107.1K lbs
6 Procter & Gamble Tabler Station Manufacturing Plant 43.2K lbs
7 Ecolab Inc 12.4K lbs
8 Chem-Pak Inc 3.8K lbs
9 Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives 1.6K lbs
10 Associated Asphalt Martinsburg LLC 164 lbs
11 Concrete Pipe & Precast Llc-Martinsburg Precast Plant 0 lbs
12 Variform Inc. 0 lbs

Cities in Berkeley (3)

Martinsburg
11 facilities · 3 water
Inwood
2 facilities · 1 water
Hedgesville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Berkeley, West Virginia? ▼
Berkeley, WV has an environmental risk score of 35/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 3 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Berkeley? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Berkeley, WV in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Berkeley? ▼
Berkeley, WV has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Berkeley? ▼
In 2024, Berkeley, WV recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 97. 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 Berkeley? ▼
Berkeley, WV has 3 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Berkeley? ▼
Environmental compliance in Berkeley, West Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the West 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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