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Cass, IN

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Cass in Indiana · Population: 37,703

TRI sites such as Waelz Sustainable Products LLC; Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Hti Inc.; SDWIS systems such as LOGANSPORT MUNICIPAL UTILITY-WELL FIELD; GALVESTON WATER WORKS; WALTON WATER WORKS; NPL sites such as Cliff Drive Groundwater Contamination anchor Cass, IN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Cass include DEER CREEK ESTATES HOME WATER ASSOC., while Waelz Sustainable Products LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Cass -- 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 Cass, IN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+176.6%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+176.6%

3.4 million lb → 9.3 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Cass, IN's total reported releases rose from 3.4 million lb in 2022 to 9.3 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cass, IN's water releases rose from 27 lb in 2022 to 167 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cass, IN's off-site transfers rose from 3.2 million lb in 2022 to 9.1 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cass, IN's land releases rose from 47.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 52.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
37,703
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
13.4M lbs

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LOGANSPORT MUNICIPAL UTILITY-WELL FIELD 18,369 0
GALVESTON WATER WORKS 1,258 0
WALTON WATER WORKS 1,040 0
ROYAL CENTER WATER UTILITY 861 0
DEER CREEK ESTATES HOME WATER ASSOC. 265 4

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Waelz Sustainable Products LLC 12.2M lbs
2 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC 335.1K lbs
3 Hti Inc. 274.4K lbs
4 Tyson Fresh Meats Inc-Logansport In 254.9K lbs
5 The Andersons Logansport Terminal 117.2K lbs
6 Araymond Manufacturing Center N.a. Inc. 102.2K lbs
7 The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC - Clymers Facility 85.1K lbs
8 Kent Nutrition Group Inc 1.4K lbs
9 S.u.s Cast Products Inc. 971 lbs
10 Compal USA (indiana) 56 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Cliff Drive Groundwater Contamination NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Cass (4)

Logansport
10 facilities · 1 water
Galveston
0 facilities · 2 water
Royal Center
0 facilities · 1 water
Walton
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cass, Indiana? ▼
Cass, IN has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cass? ▼
Yes, Cass, IN 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 Cass? ▼
Cass, IN has 10 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 13.4M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cass? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Cass, IN. 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 Cass? ▼
Cass, IN has 5 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Cass? ▼
Environmental compliance in Cass, Indiana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Indiana 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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