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Cherokee, GA

Moderate Risk (37/100)

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 Cherokee in Georgia · Population: 274,539

TRI sites such as International Marble LLC; Piolax Manufacturing Plant; Jcl Investment Holdings LLC; SDWIS systems such as CHEROKEE COUNTY; WOODSTOCK; CANTON anchor Cherokee, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 37/100 (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 Cherokee include CANTON; LAKE ARROWHEAD SUBDIVISION, while International Marble LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 37/100 (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 Cherokee -- 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 Cherokee, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+33.6%

13 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+33.6%

53.4 thousand lb → 71.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Cherokee, GA's total reported releases rose from 53.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 71.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cherokee, GA's air releases rose from 34.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 51.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cherokee, GA's off-site transfers rose from 19.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 20.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
274,539
TRI Facilities
19
Water Systems
8
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
352.6K lbs

Water Systems (8)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CHEROKEE COUNTY 224,427 0
WOODSTOCK 19,742 0
CANTON 16,375 1
WALESKA 4,657 0
LAKE ARROWHEAD SUBDIVISION 4,617 8
BALL GROUND 2,470 0
CHEROKEE COUNTY-SALACOA AREA 465 0
HEMBREE WATER 270 0

TRI Facilities (19)

# Facility Total Releases
1 International Marble LLC 191.2K lbs
2 Piolax Manufacturing Plant 70.0K lbs
3 Jcl Investment Holdings LLC 35.3K lbs
4 Isotec International Inc. 31.3K lbs
5 Boca Mfg 13.8K lbs
6 Pilgrim's Pride Complex Canton 9.1K lbs
7 Inalfa Roof Systems Inc 1.6K lbs
8 J&s Chemical Corp 249 lbs
9 Chart Inc 172 lbs
10 Meyn America LLC 30 lbs
11 Argos Canton Concrete Plant 0 lbs
12 Thomas Concrete - Canton 0 lbs
13 Universal Alloy Corp 0 lbs
14 Universal Alloy Corp 0 lbs
15 Hydro-Chem 0 lbs
16 Jd's Glassworks Inc 0 lbs
17 Ready Mix USA LLC - Woodstock Plant 0 lbs
18 Mve Biological Solutions 0 lbs
19 Caire Inc 0 lbs

Cities in Cherokee (4)

Canton
9 facilities · 4 water
Ball Ground
5 facilities · 1 water
Woodstock
4 facilities · 1 water
Waleska
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cherokee, Georgia? ▼
Cherokee, GA has an environmental risk score of 37/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 19 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 8 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cherokee? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Cherokee, GA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Cherokee? ▼
Cherokee, GA has 19 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 352.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cherokee? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Cherokee, GA. 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 Cherokee? ▼
Cherokee, GA has 8 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Cherokee? ▼
Environmental compliance in Cherokee, Georgia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Georgia 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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