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Cleveland, NC

Moderate Risk (57/100)

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 Cleveland in North Carolina · Population: 100,170

TRI sites such as Cormetech Inc.; Ames Copper Group LLC; Metalsamerica; SDWIS systems such as KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF; BOILING SPRINGS, TOWN OF; GROVER, TOWN OF; NPL sites such as Celanese Corp. (Shelby Fiber Operations) anchor Cleveland, NC's EPA extract. Derived burden score 57/100 (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 Cleveland include KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF; BOILING SPRINGS, TOWN OF; GROVER, TOWN OF, while Cormetech Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 57/100 (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 Cleveland -- 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 Cleveland, NC: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+168.3%

19 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+168.3%

251.9 thousand lb → 675.8 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.

  • Cleveland, NC's total reported releases rose from 251.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 675.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cleveland, NC's off-site transfers rose from 195.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 616.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cleveland, NC's water releases fell from 846 lb in 2022 to 732 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cleveland, NC's chemicals reported rose from 24 in 2022 to 27 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
100,170
TRI Facilities
23
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.2M lbs

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF 14,784 5
BOILING SPRINGS, TOWN OF 4,769 2
GROVER, TOWN OF 805 4
LAWNDALE, TOWN OF 660 0
DON`S MHP 112 1
CHAPEL GROVE MHP 110 0
THE BROW CONDOMINIUMS 96 1
MAGNOLIA MHP 94 0
FOREST HILL MHP 89 1
COUNTRY TIME INN 59 0
MELTON MHP 43 1
WOODLAND MEADOWS 25 3

TRI Facilities (23)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Cormetech Inc. 695.4K lbs
2 Ames Copper Group LLC 528.7K lbs
3 Metalsamerica 525.9K lbs
4 Albemarle 118.3K lbs
5 Curtiss-Wright 103.2K lbs
6 Volvo - Kings Mountain Operations 96.2K lbs
7 Electric Glass Fiber America LLC 62.6K lbs
8 Cna Holdings Llc-Shelby 57.8K lbs
9 Kings Mountain International Inc. 32.1K lbs
10 Parker Hannifin - Gpd 2.0K lbs
11 Eaton Corp Transmission Div 524 lbs
12 Abb Motors & Mechanical Inc 410 lbs
13 Greenheck Fan Corp - Shelby Campus 26 lbs
14 Ksm Castings USA Inc 20 lbs
15 Greenheck Fan Corp - Kings Mountain 13 lbs
16 Concrete Supply Co - Kings Moutain 2 lbs
17 Bluedot-Readi-Mix-Shelby (plant #106) 0 lbs
18 Concrete Supply Co - Shelby 0 lbs
19 General Shale Brick Inc Plant 44 0 lbs
20 Robert Bosch Tool Corp 0 lbs
21 Kendrion(shelby) In 0 lbs
22 Blachford Rp Corp 0 lbs
23 Cleveland County Generating Facility 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Celanese Corp. (Shelby Fiber Operations) NPL Site 48.98

Cities in Cleveland (5)

Kings Mountain
12 facilities · 6 water
Shelby
10 facilities · 3 water
Grover
3 facilities · 1 water
Boiling Springs
0 facilities · 1 water
Lawndale
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cleveland, North Carolina? ▼
Cleveland, NC has an environmental risk score of 57/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 23 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cleveland? ▼
Yes, Cleveland, NC 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 Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland, NC has 23 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cleveland? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Cleveland, NC. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland, NC has 12 EPA-regulated water systems. 8 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 Cleveland? ▼
Environmental compliance in Cleveland, North Carolina is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Carolina 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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