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Clayton, GA

Low Risk (29/100)

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 Clayton in Georgia · Population: 298,771

TRI sites such as Polynt Composites USA Inc.; Sherwin-Williams Co; Darling Ingredients Inc.; SDWIS systems such as CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY anchor Clayton, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 29/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Polynt Composites USA Inc.; Sherwin-Williams Co; Darling Ingredients Inc. are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Clayton; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 45 / peak 128 in 2024.

Burden score 29/100 (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 Clayton -- 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 Clayton, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-53.1%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-53.1%

133.4 thousand lb → 62.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Clayton, GA's total reported releases fell from 133.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 62.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clayton, GA's off-site transfers fell from 113.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 46.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clayton, GA's air releases fell from 19.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 16.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clayton, GA's chemicals reported fell from 32 in 2022 to 26 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
298,771
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
1
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
494.1K 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 124 (56%) 96 2 128
2023 60 (50%) 61 0 98
2022 82 (68%) 39 0 72
2021 69 (57%) 52 0 74
2020 86 (71%) 35 0 91
2024 Good Air Quality: 56% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 45

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 (1)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 298,374 0

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Polynt Composites USA Inc. 348.2K lbs
2 Sherwin-Williams Co 96.1K lbs
3 Darling Ingredients Inc. 41.8K lbs
4 Clorox Products Manufacturing 7.5K lbs
5 Industrial Chemicals Inc 247 lbs
6 Safety-Kleen Systems Morrow (mor) 146 lbs
7 Clorox Products Manufacturing Co 137 lbs
8 Georgia Masonry Supply Jonesboro 0 lbs
9 Synmar 0 lbs
10 Gxo Warehouse Co Inc 0 lbs

Cities in Clayton (4)

Forest Park
3 facilities · 0 water
Jonesboro
3 facilities · 0 water
Ellenwood
2 facilities · 2 water
Morrow
2 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Clayton, Georgia? ▼
Clayton, GA has an environmental risk score of 29/100 (Low Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 1 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Clayton? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Clayton, GA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Clayton? ▼
Clayton, GA has 10 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 494.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Clayton? ▼
In 2024, Clayton, GA recorded a median AQI of 45 and a peak AQI of 128. 56% 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 Clayton? ▼
Clayton, GA has 1 EPA-regulated water system. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Clayton? ▼
Environmental compliance in Clayton, 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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