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Columbiana, OH

Moderate Risk (46/100)

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 Columbiana in Ohio · Population: 101,203

TRI sites such as Heritage Thermal Services; Ventra Salem Llc.; As America Inc; SDWIS systems such as EAST LIVERPOOL CITY; BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER; COLUMBIANA CITY PWS; NPL sites such as Nease Chemical anchor Columbiana, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 46/100 (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 Columbiana include BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER; WASHINGTONVILLE VILLAGE PWS; STRATTON PWS, while Heritage Thermal Services leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 12 / peak 34 in 2024.

Burden score 46/100 (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 Columbiana -- 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 Columbiana, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+904.6%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+904.6%

34.1 thousand lb → 342.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Columbiana, OH's total reported releases rose from 34.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 342.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Columbiana, OH's off-site transfers rose from 26.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 322.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Columbiana, OH's air releases rose from 6.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 18.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Columbiana, OH's chemicals reported rose from 204 in 2022 to 216 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
101,203
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
570.9K 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 63 (100%) 0 0 34
2023 60 (98%) 1 0 74
2022 61 (100%) 0 0 40
2021 61 (100%) 0 0 35
2020 48 (100%) 0 0 31
2024 Good Air Quality: 100% of days
Median AQI: 12

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 Ohio, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EAST LIVERPOOL CITY 12,586 0
BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER 10,300 1
COLUMBIANA CITY PWS 6,727 0
EAST PALESTINE VILLAGE PWS 4,761 0
LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS 1,833 0
NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS 1,238 0
WASHINGTONVILLE VILLAGE PWS 801 3
STRATTON PWS 320 1
DEER RUN MC 106 0
GUILFORD HIGHLANDS MOBILE HOME PARK PWS 103 0
AUBURN SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION 50 1
BREEZEWAY MOBILE MANOR 46 0

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Heritage Thermal Services 431.4K lbs
2 Ventra Salem Llc. 52.0K lbs
3 As America Inc 46.9K lbs
4 Quaker City Castings 23.0K lbs
5 Federal Correctional Institution-Elkton 8.8K lbs
6 Marathon Petroleum Co - Wellsville Oh Asp Terminal 5.0K lbs
7 Albco Foundry Inc 3.7K lbs
8 Mason Color Works Inc. 26 lbs
9 Columbiana Foundry Co 0 lbs
10 Col Pump Co 0 lbs
11 Fresh Mark Salem 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Nease Chemical NPL Site 47.19

Cities in Columbiana (8)

Salem
4 facilities · 3 water
Columbiana
2 facilities · 2 water
East Liverpool
2 facilities · 1 water
Lisbon
2 facilities · 1 water
Wellsville
1 facilities · 2 water
New Waterford
0 facilities · 2 water
East Palestine
0 facilities · 1 water
Washingtonville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Columbiana, Ohio? ▼
Columbiana, OH has an environmental risk score of 46/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Columbiana? ▼
Yes, Columbiana, OH 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 Columbiana? ▼
Columbiana, OH has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 570.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Columbiana? ▼
In 2024, Columbiana, OH recorded a median AQI of 12 and a peak AQI of 34. 100% 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 Columbiana? ▼
Columbiana, OH has 12 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 Columbiana? ▼
Environmental compliance in Columbiana, Ohio is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Ohio 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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