Clearfield, PA

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 Clearfield in Pennsylvania · Population: 78,902

TRI sites such as Wickett & Craig of America; Pennsylvania Grain Processing LLC; Stella-Jones Corp; SDWIS systems such as CLEARFIELD MUNICIPAL AUTH; HOUTZDALE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY; CITY OF DUBOIS WATER DEPART anchor Clearfield, PA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Clearfield include CLEARFIELD MUNICIPAL AUTH; HOUTZDALE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY; PIKE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY, while Wickett & Craig of America leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 35 / peak 97 in 2022.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Clearfield -- 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 Clearfield, PA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+13.0%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+13.0%

54.0 thousand lb → 61.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Clearfield, PA's total reported releases rose from 54.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 61.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clearfield, PA's water releases rose from 109 lb in 2022 to 173 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clearfield, PA's off-site transfers rose from 26.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 30.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clearfield, PA's air releases rose from 27.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 30.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
78,902
TRI Facilities
14
Water Systems
20
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
295.9K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2022)

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
2022 215 (98%) 4 0 97
2021 274 (99%) 3 0 54
2020 341 (99%) 2 0 54
2022 Good Air Quality: 98% of days
Median AQI: 35

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 Pennsylvania, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (20)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CLEARFIELD MUNICIPAL AUTH 14,000 3
HOUTZDALE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 8,410 4
CITY OF DUBOIS WATER DEPART 7,794 0
PIKE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 4,500 8
COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH 3,700 2
IRVONA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 1,980 4
BECCARIA COALPORT IRVONA M A 1,875 0
SANDY TOWNSHIP 1,828 0
COVINGTON KARTHAUS GIRARD A A 1,700 0
BRADY TWP WATER ASSOCIATION 1,570 1
GRAMPIAN BORO PENN TWP MA 1,400 0
HUSTON TWP MUNI AUTH 960 0
AQUA PA EMLENTON 915 0
VENANGO WATER CO 550 0
WESTOVER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 456 47
UNION TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 450 1
COOPERSTOWN WATER COMPANY 360 4
BURNSIDE BORO WATER SYSTEM 325 3
SUGARCREEK WATER CO 205 0
PLUMER WATER COMPANY 185 0

TRI Facilities (14)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Wickett & Craig of America 131.0K lbs
2 Pennsylvania Grain Processing LLC 86.8K lbs
3 Stella-Jones Corp 46.6K lbs
4 Wwf Operating Co LLC 26.7K lbs
5 Forum Energy Technologies - Clearfield 2.6K lbs
6 Midland Asphalt Materials Inc. 800 lbs
7 Nydree Flooring LLC 783 lbs
8 Triangle Suspension Systems Inc 618 lbs
9 Sensus USA Inc 1 lbs
10 Gkn Sinter Metals LLC Dubois 0 lbs
11 Hpm Industries Inc/atlas Pressed Metals 0 lbs
12 Glen-Gery Corp Bigler Plant 0 lbs
13 Tmp Acquisitions New 0 lbs
14 Lee Industries Inc. 0 lbs

Cities in Clearfield (17)

Dubois
6 facilities · 7 water
Clearfield
3 facilities · 1 water
Philipsburg
2 facilities · 5 water
Curwensville
1 facilities · 1 water
Karthaus
1 facilities · 1 water
Bigler
1 facilities · 0 water
Woodland
1 facilities · 0 water
Irvona
0 facilities · 2 water
Burnside
0 facilities · 1 water
Frenchville
0 facilities · 1 water
Grampian
0 facilities · 1 water
Houtzdale
0 facilities · 1 water
Luthersburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Morrisdale
0 facilities · 1 water
Penfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Rockton
0 facilities · 1 water
Westover
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Clearfield, Pennsylvania?
Clearfield, PA has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 14 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 20 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Clearfield?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Clearfield, PA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Clearfield?
Clearfield, PA has 14 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 295.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Clearfield?
In 2022, Clearfield, PA recorded a median AQI of 35 and a peak AQI of 97. 98% 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 Clearfield?
Clearfield, PA has 20 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Clearfield?
Environmental compliance in Clearfield, Pennsylvania is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Pennsylvania 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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