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Clay, AL

Low Risk (28/100)

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 Clay in Alabama · Population: 14,188

TRI sites such as Wellborn Cabinet Inc; Integrity Cabinets LLC; Tru-Wood Cabinet Co LLC; SDWIS systems such as LINEVILLE WATER WORKS BOARD; ASHLAND WATER & SEWER BOARD; CLAY COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY anchor Clay, AL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 28/100 (Low 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 Clay include LINEVILLE WATER WORKS BOARD; MILLERVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY, while Wellborn Cabinet Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 29 / peak 75 in 2024.

Burden score 28/100 (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 Clay -- 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 Clay, AL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-11.6%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-11.6%

203.2 thousand lb → 179.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Clay, AL's total reported releases fell from 203.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 179.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clay, AL's land releases fell from 93 lb in 2022 to 19 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clay, AL's off-site transfers fell from 117 lb in 2022 to 86 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clay, AL's chemicals reported rose from 5 in 2022 to 6 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
14,188
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.3M 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 307 (87%) 47 0 75
2023 221 (68%) 106 0 85
2022 91 (79%) 24 0 68
2021 87 (79%) 23 0 70
2020 83 (79%) 22 0 88
2024 Good Air Quality: 87% of days
Median AQI: 29

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 Alabama, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LINEVILLE WATER WORKS BOARD 3,420 3
ASHLAND WATER & SEWER BOARD 2,925 0
CLAY COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 2,751 0
MILLERVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY 1,545 3
HOLLINS WATER AUTHORITY 1,269 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Wellborn Cabinet Inc 703.7K lbs
2 Integrity Cabinets LLC 335.1K lbs
3 Tru-Wood Cabinet Co LLC 216.1K lbs
4 Integrity Cabinets LLC 11.1K lbs
5 Koch Foods of Ashland LLC 0 lbs

Cities in Clay (4)

Ashland
4 facilities · 1 water
Lineville
1 facilities · 2 water
Hollins
0 facilities · 1 water
Millerville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Clay, Alabama? ▼
Clay, AL has an environmental risk score of 28/100 (Low Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Clay? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Clay, AL in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Clay? ▼
Clay, AL has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.3M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Clay? ▼
In 2024, Clay, AL recorded a median AQI of 29 and a peak AQI of 75. 87% 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 Clay? ▼
Clay, AL has 5 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 Clay? ▼
Environmental compliance in Clay, Alabama is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alabama 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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