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Boyd, KY

Moderate Risk (39/100)

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 Boyd in Kentucky · Population: 48,043

TRI sites such as Catlettsburg Refining LLC; Calgon Carbon Corp; Huntington Alloys Corp; SDWIS systems such as ASHLAND WATER WORKS; BIG SANDY WATER DISTRICT; CANNONSBURG WATER DISTRICT anchor Boyd, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (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 Boyd include ASHLAND WATER WORKS; BIG SANDY WATER DISTRICT; CANNONSBURG WATER DISTRICT, while Catlettsburg Refining LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 39/100 (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 Boyd -- 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 Boyd, KY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+34.8%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+34.8%

264.5 thousand lb → 356.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Boyd, KY's total reported releases rose from 264.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 356.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boyd, KY's off-site transfers rose from 11.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 75.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boyd, KY's land releases fell from 7.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 275 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boyd, KY's air releases rose from 196.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 241.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
48,043
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
3
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.6M 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 275 (75%) 90 0 93
2023 226 (62%) 133 2 159
2022 252 (69%) 113 0 80
2021 231 (64%) 128 1 102
2020 285 (78%) 81 0 89
2024 Good Air Quality: 75% 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 Kentucky, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (3)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ASHLAND WATER WORKS 44,402 13
BIG SANDY WATER DISTRICT 13,044 33
CANNONSBURG WATER DISTRICT 8,953 3

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Catlettsburg Refining LLC 1.5M lbs
2 Calgon Carbon Corp 120.4K lbs
3 Huntington Alloys Corp 5.8K lbs
4 Ak Steel Corp 5.6K lbs
5 Federal Correctional Institution Ashland Ky 1.6K lbs
6 Marathon Petroleum Co - Big Sandy Asphalt Terminal 1 lbs

Cities in Boyd (2)

Catlettsburg
4 facilities · 1 water
Ashland
2 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Boyd, Kentucky? ▼
Boyd, KY has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 3 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Boyd? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Boyd, KY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Boyd? ▼
Boyd, KY has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Boyd? ▼
In 2024, Boyd, KY recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 93. 75% 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 Boyd? ▼
Boyd, KY has 3 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Boyd? ▼
Environmental compliance in Boyd, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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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