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Clarke, GA

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 Clarke in Georgia · Population: 129,267

TRI sites such as Certainteed LLC; Power Partners LLC; Pilgrim's Pride Athens Processing Plant; SDWIS systems such as ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM; HALLMARK MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY; PINEWOOD ESTATES NORTH; NPL sites such as Luminous Processes, Inc. anchor Clarke, GA'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 Clarke include ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM; BEAVER DAM ESTATES M. H. P., while Certainteed LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 46 / peak 126 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 Clarke -- 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 Clarke, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-16.0%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-16.0%

367.2 thousand lb → 308.5 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.

  • Clarke, GA's total reported releases fell from 367.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 308.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clarke, GA's off-site transfers fell from 52.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 20.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clarke, GA's air releases fell from 315.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 288.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clarke, GA's chemicals reported fell from 25 in 2022 to 24 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
129,267
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.5M 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 222 (61%) 140 2 126
2023 173 (47%) 189 3 147
2022 201 (56%) 161 0 88
2021 195 (53%) 169 1 107
2020 249 (68%) 117 0 99
2024 Good Air Quality: 61% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 46

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 Georgia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM 125,000 6
HALLMARK MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY 753 0
PINEWOOD ESTATES NORTH 581 0
COUNTRY CORNERS MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY 390 0
BEAVER DAM ESTATES M. H. P. 105 2
RIVER OAKS SUBDIVISION 53 0
UPPER OCONEE BASIN WATER AUTH. 0 0

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Certainteed LLC 1.2M lbs
2 Power Partners LLC 88.6K lbs
3 Pilgrim's Pride Athens Processing Plant 78.5K lbs
4 Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. 72.4K lbs
5 Abb Motors & Mechanical Inc. 44.6K lbs
6 Caterpillar 7.3K lbs
7 Argos Athens Concrete Plant 1 lbs
8 Thomas Concrete - Athens 0 lbs
9 Morgan Concrete Co - Athens Plant 2 0 lbs
10 Carrier Transicold - Athens 0 lbs
11 Athens Feed Mill Pilgrim's Pride 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Luminous Processes, Inc. Deleted NPL Site 0.00

Cities in Clarke (1)

Athens
11 facilities · 32 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Clarke, Georgia? ▼
Clarke, GA has an environmental risk score of 42/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Clarke? ▼
Yes, Clarke, GA 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 Clarke? ▼
Clarke, GA has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.5M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Clarke? ▼
In 2024, Clarke, GA recorded a median AQI of 46 and a peak AQI of 126. 61% 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 Clarke? ▼
Clarke, GA has 7 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 Clarke? ▼
Environmental compliance in Clarke, 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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