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Crittenden, AR

Moderate Risk (48/100)

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 Crittenden in Arkansas · Population: 47,609

TRI sites such as Valero Partners West Memphis LLC; Tetra Chemicals; Warren Oil Co LLC - West Memphis Ar; SDWIS systems such as MARION WATERWORKS; HUGHES COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC; CRAWFORDSVILLE WATERWORKS; NPL sites such as Gurley Pit; South 8th Street Landfill anchor Crittenden, AR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 48/100 (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 Crittenden include MARION WATERWORKS; EARLE WATERWORKS; HUGHES WATERWORKS, while Valero Partners West Memphis LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 133 in 2024.

Burden score 48/100 (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 Crittenden -- 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 Crittenden, AR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+2.8%

7 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+2.8%

42.8 thousand lb → 44.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Crittenden, AR's total reported releases rose from 42.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 44.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Crittenden, AR's off-site transfers rose from 5.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 7.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Crittenden, AR's chemicals reported fell from 18 in 2022 to 17 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Crittenden, AR's water releases fell from 212 lb in 2022 to 202 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
47,609
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
238.9K 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 294 (80%) 67 5 133
2023 274 (75%) 85 5 133
2022 215 (59%) 146 3 156
2021 222 (61%) 139 4 122
2020 244 (67%) 119 3 115
2024 Good Air Quality: 80% of days
Unhealthy days: 5
Median AQI: 41

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 Arkansas, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MARION WATERWORKS 13,032 4
HUGHES COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC 2,195 0
CRAWFORDSVILLE WATERWORKS 2,103 0
MIDWAY WATER ASSOCIATION 1,899 0
EARLE WATERWORKS 1,659 6
HUGHES WATERWORKS 987 4
CLARKEDALE-JERICHO WATER ASSOC 925 1
NORTHERN OHIO WATER ASSOC 720 1
SUNSET WATER ASSOCIATION 710 12
HORSESHOE LAKE UTILITIES 603 3
LAKESHORE ESTATES WATER ASSN 568 6
TURRELL WATER WORKS 540 0
HEAFER-BLACK OAK WATER ASSOC 436 0
PARKIN RURAL PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY 323 8
HWY 64 WATER ASSOCIATION 215 8

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Valero Partners West Memphis LLC 105.6K lbs
2 Tetra Chemicals 69.0K lbs
3 Warren Oil Co LLC - West Memphis Ar 32.5K lbs
4 Master Halco 15.4K lbs
5 Basf Corp 15.4K lbs
6 Hino Motors Mfg. USA Inc. 974 lbs
7 Forterra Pipe & Precast - West Memphis 0 lbs
8 Mid South Sales 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Gurley Pit Deleted NPL Site 40.13
South 8th Street Landfill Deleted NPL Site 50.27

Cities in Crittenden (8)

West Memphis
7 facilities · 1 water
Marion
1 facilities · 2 water
Proctor
0 facilities · 5 water
Crawfordsville
0 facilities · 3 water
Earle
0 facilities · 2 water
Hughes
0 facilities · 2 water
Horseshoe Lake
0 facilities · 1 water
Edmondson
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Crittenden, Arkansas? ▼
Crittenden, AR has an environmental risk score of 48/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Crittenden? ▼
Yes, Crittenden, AR has 2 Superfund sites 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 Crittenden? ▼
Crittenden, AR has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 238.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Crittenden? ▼
In 2024, Crittenden, AR recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 133. 80% 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 Crittenden? ▼
Crittenden, AR has 15 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 Crittenden? ▼
Environmental compliance in Crittenden, Arkansas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Arkansas 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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