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Bibb, GA

Moderate Risk (47/100)

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 Bibb in Georgia · Population: 156,543

TRI sites such as Graphic Packaging International LLC; Armstrong World Industries Inc; Nichiha USA Inc. - Macon Cement Fiberbo; SDWIS systems such as EAST OCMULGEE ACRES S/D; NPL sites such as Armstrong World Industries; Macon Naval Ordnance Plant anchor Bibb, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 47/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Graphic Packaging International LLC; Armstrong World Industries Inc; Nichiha USA Inc. - Macon Cement Fiberbo are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Bibb; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 51 / peak 123 in 2024.

Burden score 47/100 (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 Bibb -- 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 Bibb, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+13.4%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+13.6%

1.6 million lb → 1.8 million lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Bibb, GA's total reported releases rose from 1.6 million lb in 2022 to 1.8 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bibb, GA's land releases rose from 555.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 773.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bibb, GA's off-site transfers rose from 167.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 219.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Bibb, GA's water releases fell from 207 lb in 2022 to 194 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
156,543
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
1
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
8.3M 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 179 (49%) 185 2 123
2023 136 (39%) 211 3 157
2022 216 (59%) 149 0 91
2021 198 (54%) 165 2 131
2020 262 (72%) 104 0 97
2024 Good Air Quality: 49% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 51

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 Georgia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (1)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EAST OCMULGEE ACRES S/D 81 0

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Graphic Packaging International LLC 7.3M lbs
2 Armstrong World Industries Inc 524.7K lbs
3 Nichiha USA Inc. - Macon Cement Fiberbo 268.3K lbs
4 Cherokee Brick & Tile Co 93.7K lbs
5 Ykk (usa) Inc. - National Man Ufacturing Center 34.1K lbs
6 Solenis LLC 19.1K lbs
7 Ykk (usa) Inc. National Manufacturing Center 15.5K lbs
8 Mplx Terminals LLC - Macon Ga Terminal 8.3K lbs
9 Safety-Kleen Systems Macon (mng) 84 lbs
10 Argos Macon Concrete Plant 1 lbs
11 Ardent Mills Llc-Macon Ga 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Armstrong World Industries NPL Site 50.00
Macon Naval Ordnance Plant NPL Site 48.97

Cities in Bibb (1)

Macon
11 facilities · 3 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Bibb, Georgia? ▼
Bibb, GA has an environmental risk score of 47/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 1 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Bibb? ▼
Yes, Bibb, GA has 2 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 Bibb? ▼
Bibb, GA has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 8.3M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Bibb? ▼
In 2024, Bibb, GA recorded a median AQI of 51 and a peak AQI of 123. 49% 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 Bibb? ▼
Bibb, GA has 1 EPA-regulated water system. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Bibb? ▼
Environmental compliance in Bibb, Georgia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Georgia 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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