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Daviess, KY

Moderate Risk (45/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Daviess in Kentucky · Population: 103,195

TRI sites such as Daramic LLC; Kimberly-Clark Corp Owensboro Operations; Owensboro Grain Co LLC; SDWIS systems such as DAVIESS CO WATER DISTRICT; E DAVIESS CO WATER ASSOC INC; NPL sites such as Green River Disposal, Inc. anchor Daviess, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 45/100 (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 Daviess include E DAVIESS CO WATER ASSOC INC, while Daramic LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 62 in 2024.

Burden score 45/100 (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 Daviess -- 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 Daviess, KY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-9.5%

15 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-9.5%

1.0 million lb → 911.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Daviess, KY's total reported releases fell from 1.0 million lb in 2022 to 911.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Daviess, KY's land releases rose from 0 lb in 2022 to 3.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Daviess, KY's off-site transfers rose from 4.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 10.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Daviess, KY's air releases fell from 692.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 556.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
103,195
TRI Facilities
16
Water Systems
2
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
5.7M 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 31 (78%) 9 0 62
2023 99 (45%) 110 8 170
2022 230 (63%) 135 0 98
2021 200 (55%) 163 0 99
2020 254 (69%) 111 1 105
2024 Good Air Quality: 78% of days
Median AQI: 37

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 Kentucky, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (2)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
DAVIESS CO WATER DISTRICT 33,655 0
E DAVIESS CO WATER ASSOC INC 11,997 3

TRI Facilities (16)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Daramic LLC 1.8M lbs
2 Kimberly-Clark Corp Owensboro Operations 1.6M lbs
3 Owensboro Grain Co LLC 980.1K lbs
4 Owensboro Municipal Utilities Elmer Smith Station 849.9K lbs
5 Dart Polymers Inc 259.8K lbs
6 Owensboro Grain Biodiesel LLC 100.2K lbs
7 Owensboro Specialty Polymers Inc 52.7K lbs
8 Valor LLC 39.8K lbs
9 Hausner Hard-Chrome of Kentucky 34.4K lbs
10 Modern Welding Co of Owensboro Inc 27.1K lbs
11 Hunter Douglas 18.2K lbs
12 Hines Precision Inc. 17.4K lbs
13 Metalsa Structural Products Inc. 5.8K lbs
14 Pinkerton Tobacco Co LP 530 lbs
15 Toyotetsu Mid America 461 lbs
16 Hendrick Screen Co 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Green River Disposal, Inc. NPL Site 29.12

Cities in Daviess (4)

Owensboro
15 facilities · 2 water
Philpot
1 facilities · 0 water
Knottsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Maceo
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Daviess, Kentucky? ▼
Daviess, KY has an environmental risk score of 45/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 16 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 2 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Daviess? ▼
Yes, Daviess, KY 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 Daviess? ▼
Daviess, KY has 16 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 5.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Daviess? ▼
In 2024, Daviess, KY recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 62. 78% 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 Daviess? ▼
Daviess, KY has 2 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 Daviess? ▼
Environmental compliance in Daviess, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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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