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Coffee, GA

Moderate Risk (38/100)

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 Coffee in Georgia · Population: 43,161

TRI sites such as Optima Chemical Group LLC; Pilgrim's Pride Douglas Processing Plant; Southwire Co Douglas Plant; SDWIS systems such as DOUGLAS; NICHOLLS; BROXTON anchor Coffee, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 38/100 (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 Coffee include EVANS TRAILER PARK #2; UPTON JUNCTION PHASE 11; POWELL MOBILE HOME PARK, while Optima Chemical Group LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 137 in 2024.

Burden score 38/100 (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 Coffee -- 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 Coffee, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-28.9%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-28.9%

453.0 thousand lb → 321.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Coffee, GA's total reported releases fell from 453.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 321.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Coffee, GA's water releases rose from 12 lb in 2022 to 116 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Coffee, GA's air releases rose from 8.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 19.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Coffee, GA's off-site transfers fell from 444.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 302.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
43,161
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
14
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
2.1M 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 240 (67%) 115 1 137
2023 128 (67%) 62 1 130
2022 94 (79%) 25 0 74
2021 91 (78%) 25 0 69
2020 99 (83%) 20 1 108
2024 Good Air Quality: 67% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 43

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 (14)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
DOUGLAS 13,684 0
NICHOLLS 3,514 0
BROXTON 1,353 0
AMBROSE 332 0
EVANS TRAILER PARK #2 254 2
BEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK 243 0
SLEEPY HOLLOW MOBILE HOME PARK 233 0
UPTON JUNCTION PHASE 11 192 4
SHADY PINES MOBILE HOME PARK 189 0
HILLSIDE TRAILER PARK 185 0
RIDGEWOOD MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY 114 0
PLANTATION ESTATES MHP 92 0
POWELL MOBILE HOME PARK 71 3
CHEROKEE HEIGHTS MHP 52 2

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Optima Chemical Group LLC 2.0M lbs
2 Pilgrim's Pride Douglas Processing Plant 52.3K lbs
3 Southwire Co Douglas Plant 32.1K lbs
4 Pcc Airfoils LLC 14.9K lbs
5 Southwire Co Douglas Plant 2 2.8K lbs
6 Elixir Door & Metals Co 50 lbs
7 Fleetwood Homes of Georgia Inc 07 0 lbs
8 Pilgrim's Pride Douglas (ambrose) Feed Mill 0 lbs

Cities in Coffee (4)

Douglas
7 facilities · 9 water
Ambrose
1 facilities · 3 water
Broxton
0 facilities · 2 water
Nicholls
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Coffee, Georgia? ▼
Coffee, GA has an environmental risk score of 38/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 14 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Coffee? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Coffee, GA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Coffee? ▼
Coffee, GA has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Coffee? ▼
In 2024, Coffee, GA recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 137. 67% 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 Coffee? ▼
Coffee, GA has 14 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Coffee? ▼
Environmental compliance in Coffee, 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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