Clark, IN

Moderate Risk (42/100)

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 Clark in Indiana · Population: 122,800

TRI sites such as Kitchen Kompact; Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Steel Dynamics Inc.; SDWIS systems such as WATSON RURAL WATER COMPANY; SELLERSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT; BORDEN TRI-COUNTY REGION anchor Clark, IN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 42/100 (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 Clark include BORDEN TRI-COUNTY REGION; RURAL MEMBERSHIP WATER CORP. OF CLARK CO; MARYSVILLE OTISCO NABB WATER CORP., while Kitchen Kompact leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 47 / peak 150 in 2024.

Burden score 42/100 (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 Clark -- 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 Clark, IN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-20.2%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-20.4%

152.9 thousand lb → 121.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Clark, IN's total reported releases fell from 152.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 121.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clark, IN's air releases fell from 136.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 107.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clark, IN's off-site transfers fell from 16.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 13.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clark, IN's chemicals reported fell from 25 in 2022 to 23 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
122,800
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.1M 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 216 (59%) 146 4 150
2023 146 (40%) 208 10 182
2022 170 (47%) 192 1 119
2021 160 (44%) 205 0 96
2020 186 (51%) 180 0 92
2024 Good Air Quality: 59% of days
Unhealthy days: 4
Median AQI: 47

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 Indiana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WATSON RURAL WATER COMPANY 15,750 0
SELLERSBURG WATER DEPARTMENT 15,655 0
BORDEN TRI-COUNTY REGION 11,000 18
RURAL MEMBERSHIP WATER CORP. OF CLARK CO 8,630 5
MARYSVILLE OTISCO NABB WATER CORP. 6,813 1
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP WATER 4,315 0
SUNFLOWER VALLEY WATER CO, INC. 75 2

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Kitchen Kompact 504.1K lbs
2 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC 258.1K lbs
3 Steel Dynamics Inc. 156.9K lbs
4 Valmont Coatings Gateway Galvanizing 58.8K lbs
5 Haas Cabinet Co Inc 43.3K lbs
6 Parker Hvac Filtration 11.2K lbs
7 Mittera Group Inc 7.4K lbs
8 Tenneco Automotive Operating Co Inc. 7.1K lbs
9 Cook Compression LLC 6.0K lbs
10 Airgas Specialty Products-Jeffersonville In 2.7K lbs
11 Cylicron LLC 174 lbs
12 Idemitsu Lubricants America Corp 143 lbs
13 Chryso Inc 0 lbs
14 Chemtrusion Inc. 0 lbs
15 Roll Forming Corp 0 lbs

Cities in Clark (8)

Jeffersonville
11 facilities · 2 water
Charlestown
2 facilities · 0 water
Speed
2 facilities · 0 water
Borden
0 facilities · 1 water
Henryville
0 facilities · 1 water
Marysville
0 facilities · 1 water
New Washington
0 facilities · 1 water
Sellersburg
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Clark, Indiana?
Clark, IN has an environmental risk score of 42/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Clark?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Clark, IN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Clark?
Clark, IN has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Clark?
In 2024, Clark, IN recorded a median AQI of 47 and a peak AQI of 150. 59% 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 Clark?
Clark, IN has 7 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Clark?
Environmental compliance in Clark, 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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