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Dawson, GA

Low Risk (14/100)

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 Dawson in Georgia · Population: 28,704

TRI sites such as Btd Manufacturing Inc.; Thomas Concrete - Dawsonville; SDWIS systems such as ETOWAH; DAWSONVILLE; ATHENS BOAT CLUB anchor Dawson, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 14/100 (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 Dawson include ATHENS BOAT CLUB, while Btd Manufacturing Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 154 in 2024.

Burden score 14/100 (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 Dawson -- 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 Dawson, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+135.4%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+135.4%

386 lb → 909 lb, every facility that filed

  • Dawson, GA's total reported releases rose from 386 lb in 2022 to 909 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dawson, GA's air releases rose from 386 lb in 2022 to 909 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dawson, GA's chemicals reported rose from 2 in 2022 to 3 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
28,704
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.9K 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 225 (92%) 19 0 154
2023 222 (91%) 20 2 126
2022 238 (97%) 6 1 136
2021 230 (94%) 15 0 87
2020 239 (98%) 6 0 74
2024 Good Air Quality: 92% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 39

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 (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ETOWAH 23,922 0
DAWSONVILLE 4,433 0
ATHENS BOAT CLUB 325 1
THE VILLAGE AT PARADISE VALLEY 195 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Btd Manufacturing Inc. 1.9K lbs
2 Thomas Concrete - Dawsonville 0 lbs

Cities in Dawson (1)

Dawsonville
2 facilities · 4 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Dawson, Georgia? ▼
Dawson, GA has an environmental risk score of 14/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Dawson? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Dawson, GA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Dawson? ▼
Dawson, GA has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Dawson? ▼
In 2024, Dawson, GA recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 154. 92% 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 Dawson? ▼
Dawson, GA has 4 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 Dawson? ▼
Environmental compliance in Dawson, 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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