PlainEnviro

Columbia, GA

Low Risk (21/100)

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 Columbia in Georgia · Population: 159,638

TRI sites such as U.S. Battery Manufacturing Co; John Deere Commercial Products; Argos Martinez Concrete Plant; SDWIS systems such as COLUMBIA COUNTY; GROVETOWN; WINDY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK anchor Columbia, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 21/100 (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 Columbia include COLUMBIA COUNTY, while U.S. Battery Manufacturing Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 90 in 2024.

Burden score 21/100 (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 Columbia -- 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 Columbia, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-55.7%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-55.7%

4.6 thousand lb → 2.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Columbia, GA's total reported releases fell from 4.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Columbia, GA's off-site transfers fell from 4.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Columbia, GA's chemicals reported fell from 13 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
159,638
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
16.1K 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 162 (94%) 10 0 90
2023 233 (96%) 9 0 74
2022 238 (97%) 7 0 71
2021 239 (98%) 6 0 67
2020 239 (99%) 2 0 51
2024 Good Air Quality: 94% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
COLUMBIA COUNTY 124,763 10
GROVETOWN 18,464 0
WINDY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 162 0
MARTINEZ WATER ASSOC. 150 0
GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 44 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 U.S. Battery Manufacturing Co 15.8K lbs
2 John Deere Commercial Products 323 lbs
3 Argos Martinez Concrete Plant 0 lbs
4 Pollard Lumber Co 0 lbs
5 Club Car LLC 0 lbs

Cities in Columbia (4)

Evans
2 facilities · 1 water
Grovetown
1 facilities · 4 water
Appling
1 facilities · 0 water
Martinez
1 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Columbia, Georgia? ▼
Columbia, GA has an environmental risk score of 21/100 (Low Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Columbia? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Columbia, GA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Columbia? ▼
Columbia, GA has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 16.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Columbia? ▼
In 2024, Columbia, GA recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 90. 94% 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 Columbia? ▼
Columbia, GA has 5 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Columbia? ▼
Environmental compliance in Columbia, 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.

Related Guides

Understanding EPA Data
How EPA collects and publishes environmental data
Environmental Justice
Who lives near polluters and environmental hazards
How to Check Environmental Quality
Step-by-step guide to checking your local environment

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Related

Browse all → | Rankings →
Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro