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Carroll, VA

Low Risk (18/100)

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 Virginia · Population: 29,158

TRI sites such as Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. Galax; SDWIS systems such as CARROLL REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM; HILLSVILLE, TOWN OF; CANA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM anchor Carroll, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 18/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. Galax is among the largest Form R filers reporting in Carroll; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 7 / peak 31 in 2024.

Burden score 18/100 (Low 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, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-34.0%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-34.0%

68.9 thousand lb → 45.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Carroll, VA's total reported releases fell from 68.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 45.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Carroll, VA's air releases fell from 68.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 45.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
29,158
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
278.6K 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 60 (100%) 0 0 31
2023 55 (100%) 0 0 45
2022 56 (100%) 0 0 23
2021 60 (100%) 0 0 33
2020 56 (100%) 0 0 15
2024 Good Air Quality: 100% of days
Median AQI: 7

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 Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CARROLL REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM 7,500 0
HILLSVILLE, TOWN OF 2,884 0
CANA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM 1,496 0
FANCY GAP 530 0
CHALET HIGH, INC 340 0
I-77 EXIT 1 325 0
OLDE MILL GOLF COURSE 300 0
TOWER ROAD 260 0
CASCADE MOUNTAIN RESORT 145 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. Galax 278.6K lbs

Cities in Carroll (3)

Hillsville
0 facilities · 6 water
Fancy Gap
0 facilities · 2 water
Laurel Fork
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Carroll, Virginia? ▼
Carroll, VA has an environmental risk score of 18/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. No water systems have current 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, VA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Carroll? ▼
Carroll, VA has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 278.6K 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, VA recorded a median AQI of 7 and a peak AQI of 31. 100% 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, VA has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Carroll? ▼
Environmental compliance in Carroll, Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Virginia 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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