Carroll, MD

Moderate Risk (38/100)

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 Carroll in Maryland · Population: 174,318

TRI sites such as Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Black & Decker (us) Inc; Maryland Paving Inc; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF WESTMINSTER; FREEDOM DISTRICT; CITY OF TANEYTOWN anchor Carroll, MD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 38/100 (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 Carroll include CITY OF WESTMINSTER; FREEDOM DISTRICT; WAKEFIELD VALLEY, while Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 38/100 (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 Carroll -- 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 Carroll, MD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+22.9%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+22.9%

9.1 thousand lb → 11.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Carroll, MD's total reported releases rose from 9.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 11.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Carroll, MD's air releases rose from 9.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 11.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
174,318
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
86.4K 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 189 (77%) 55 0 93
2023 183 (75%) 57 4 143
2022 210 (86%) 32 1 112
2021 208 (86%) 34 1 112
2020 225 (93%) 17 0 84
2024 Good Air Quality: 77% 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 Maryland, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF WESTMINSTER 35,256 4
FREEDOM DISTRICT 24,867 7
CITY OF TANEYTOWN 6,750 0
TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD 6,600 0
TOWN OF MANCHESTER 4,954 0
WAKEFIELD VALLEY 2,436 1
TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR 1,732 0
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTION 1,500 22
GAITHER MANOR APARTMENTS 450 1
TODD VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK 180 0
BARK HILL BIBLE CHURCH 163 0
PLEASANT VALLEY 150 1
ANNES MHP 110 0
RESERVOIR TRAILER PARK 79 1
TEBBSTON ON MAGOTHY 52 7

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC 85.7K lbs
2 Black & Decker (us) Inc 621 lbs
3 Maryland Paving Inc 0 lbs
4 Flowserve Fsg 0 lbs
5 Griffith Energy Services Inc Spring Mill 0 lbs
6 Griffith Energy Services Inc Bare 0 lbs
7 Evapco Inc-Taneytown 0 lbs
8 Fuchs N.a. 0 lbs

Cities in Carroll (9)

Westminster
2 facilities · 6 water
Hampstead
2 facilities · 1 water
Taneytown
2 facilities · 1 water
Finksburg
1 facilities · 2 water
Union Bridge
1 facilities · 1 water
Sykesville
0 facilities · 2 water
Eldersburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Manchester
0 facilities · 1 water
New Windsor
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Carroll, Maryland?
Carroll, MD has an environmental risk score of 38/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Carroll?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Carroll, MD in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Carroll?
Carroll, MD has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 86.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Carroll?
In 2024, Carroll, MD recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 93. 77% 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 Carroll?
Carroll, MD has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 8 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 Carroll?
Environmental compliance in Carroll, Maryland is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Maryland 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro