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Cabarrus, NC

Moderate Risk (54/100)

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 Cabarrus in North Carolina · Population: 231,262

TRI sites such as Venator Chemicals LLC; Dnp Imagingcomm America Corp; Mauser USA LLC; SDWIS systems such as KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF; HARRISBURG, TOWN OF; SHILOH CHURCH ROAD S/D; NPL sites such as Bypass 601 Ground Water Contamination anchor Cabarrus, NC's EPA extract. Derived burden score 54/100 (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 Cabarrus include HARRISBURG, TOWN OF; MOUNT PLEASANT, TOWN OF; WHITEHURST MHP, while Venator Chemicals LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 54/100 (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 Cabarrus -- 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 Cabarrus, NC: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-7.6%

15 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-7.6%

791.4 thousand lb → 731.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 3 facilities filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Cabarrus, NC's total reported releases fell from 791.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 731.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cabarrus, NC's water releases fell from 794 lb in 2022 to 465 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cabarrus, NC's air releases rose from 97.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 116.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cabarrus, NC's off-site transfers fell from 583.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 496.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
231,262
TRI Facilities
23
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
3.7M lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF 56,050 0
HARRISBURG, TOWN OF 20,549 6
SHILOH CHURCH ROAD S/D 3,102 0
MOUNT PLEASANT, TOWN OF 1,786 51
WHITEHURST MHP 688 2
SILVER MAPLES ESTATES MHP 463 0
PROVIDENCE MANOR S/D 379 0
STONES THROW MHP 183 2
BROOKDALE DEVELOPMENT 81 0
MCMILLIAN ACRES S/D 71 0
GREEN OAKS S/D 46 2

TRI Facilities (23)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Venator Chemicals LLC 3.1M lbs
2 Dnp Imagingcomm America Corp 191.0K lbs
3 Mauser USA LLC 141.9K lbs
4 Corning Inc 122.1K lbs
5 Intertape Polymer Group 100.6K lbs
6 Concord Further Processing Plant 30.5K lbs
7 Airgas Specialty Products-Concord Nc 16.4K lbs
8 Galvan Industries Inc 14.0K lbs
9 Tarheel Marble Co Inc 8.5K lbs
10 Mateenbar Composite Reinforcements LLC 5.8K lbs
11 Americhem Inc Cnc 4.2K lbs
12 Pass & Seymour Legrand 1.5K lbs
13 Oiles America Corp 719 lbs
14 Heiq Chemtex Inc 298 lbs
15 Concrete Supply Co. LLC - Concord 19 lbs
16 Oldcastle Precast Inc 13 lbs
17 Commercial Vehicle Group 10 lbs
18 Southern Concrete Materials-Concord Plant 1 lbs
19 Bluedot-Readi-Mix-Harrisburg (plant #102) 0 lbs
20 Rinker Charlotte Pipe 0 lbs
21 Sws Concrete-Bonds Plant 0 lbs
22 Sws Concrete-Concord Plant 0 lbs
23 Thomas Concrete 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Bypass 601 Ground Water Contamination NPL Site 37.93

Cities in Cabarrus (4)

Concord
16 facilities · 3 water
Harrisburg
4 facilities · 5 water
Midland
3 facilities · 0 water
Mt. Pleasant
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cabarrus, North Carolina? ▼
Cabarrus, NC has an environmental risk score of 54/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 23 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cabarrus? ▼
Yes, Cabarrus, NC 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 Cabarrus? ▼
Cabarrus, NC has 23 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cabarrus? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Cabarrus, NC. 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 Cabarrus? ▼
Cabarrus, NC has 11 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Cabarrus? ▼
Environmental compliance in Cabarrus, North Carolina is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Carolina 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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