Calhoun, MI

High Risk (76/100)

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 Calhoun in Michigan · Population: 133,846

TRI sites such as Brembo Homer Foundry; Knauf Insulation Inc.; Brembo Na; SDWIS systems such as BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM; ALBION; MARSHALL; NPL sites such as Albion-Sheridan Township Landfill; McGraw Edison Corp.; Verona Well Field anchor Calhoun, MI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 76/100 (High 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 Calhoun include BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM; ALBION; SPRINGFIELD, while Brembo Homer Foundry leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 76/100 (High 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 Calhoun -- 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 Calhoun, MI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-20.2%

27 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-20.3%

617.8 thousand lb → 492.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Calhoun, MI's total reported releases fell from 617.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 492.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Calhoun, MI's off-site transfers fell from 399.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 291.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Calhoun, MI's chemicals reported fell from 37 in 2022 to 31 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Calhoun, MI's air releases fell from 217.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 201.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
133,846
TRI Facilities
32
Water Systems
14
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
3.3M lbs

Water Systems (14)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM 43,975 13
ALBION 9,144 2
MARSHALL 7,088 0
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP 3,916 0
SPRINGFIELD 3,833 7
EMMETT TOWNSHIP 2,550 8
HOMER 1,668 3
ATHENS 956 0
TEKONSHA 722 0
PARMA TOWNSHIP-AMBERTON VILL. 378 0
NP CREEK VALLEY SOUTH 245 0
NP CREEK VALLEY NORTH 170 0
PHOENIX MOBILE HOME COURT 82 1
PENNFIELD TWP-CONVIS/VERONA 1 0

TRI Facilities (32)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Brembo Homer Foundry 1.8M lbs
2 Knauf Insulation Inc. 704.8K lbs
3 Brembo Na 320.4K lbs
4 The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC - Albion Facility 143.3K lbs
5 Denso Manufacturing Michigan Inc 51.1K lbs
6 Trmi Inc 45.6K lbs
7 Avient Colorants USA LLC - Albion Facility 29.1K lbs
8 Rosler Metal Finishing USA LLC 24.1K lbs
9 Woodworth Inc Homer 22.4K lbs
10 II Stanley Co Inc 20.3K lbs
11 Omega Castings Inc 20.1K lbs
12 Calhoun Foundry Co Inc. 17.6K lbs
13 Stelmi America LLC 17.2K lbs
14 Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. 16.0K lbs
15 Prarie Farms Dairy Inc 11.9K lbs
16 Basf Toda America Inc 9.9K lbs
17 Marshall Excelsior Co 2.4K lbs
18 Bleistahl N.a. LP 1.3K lbs
19 Arcosa Shoring Products 1596 840 lbs
20 Tribal Manufacturing Inc. 792 lbs
21 Westrock Co 677 lbs
22 Graphic Packaging International LLC 457 lbs
23 Cosma Casting Michigan 232 lbs
24 Autocam Precision Components 21 lbs
25 Transcontinental (battle Creek) 17 lbs
26 Ac Foundry Inc 1 lbs
27 Advantage Sintered Metals Inc 0 lbs
28 Adient US LLC Battle Creek Facility 0 lbs
29 Musashi Auto Parts-Mi Inc. 0 lbs
30 Comcast Urethane 0 lbs
31 Progressive Dynamics Enterprises LLC 0 lbs
32 Advantage Sintered Metals Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Albion-Sheridan Township Landfill NPL Site 33.79
McGraw Edison Corp. NPL Site 33.42
Verona Well Field NPL Site 46.86

Cities in Calhoun (8)

Battle Creek
17 facilities · 6 water
Marshall
7 facilities · 1 water
Homer
4 facilities · 2 water
Albion
3 facilities · 2 water
Union City
2 facilities · 1 water
Athens
0 facilities · 1 water
Springfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Tekonsha
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Calhoun, Michigan?
Calhoun, MI has an environmental risk score of 76/100 (High Risk), based on 32 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 14 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Calhoun?
Yes, Calhoun, MI has 3 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 Calhoun?
Calhoun, MI has 32 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.3M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Calhoun?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Calhoun, MI. 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 Calhoun?
Calhoun, MI has 14 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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 Calhoun?
Environmental compliance in Calhoun, Michigan is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Michigan 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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