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Dekalb, GA

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 Dekalb in Georgia · Population: 762,105

TRI sites such as Arch Wood Protection Inc; Univar Solutions USA; Dixie Industrial Finishing Co Inc; SDWIS systems such as DEKALB COUNTY; MARSH COVE CONDOS; POOLE`S MOBILE MANOR anchor Dekalb, GA'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 Dekalb include MARSH COVE CONDOS; CREEKSIDE ESTATES PC, LLC, while Arch Wood Protection Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 51 / 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 Dekalb -- 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 Dekalb, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-16.5%

22 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-16.5%

143.8 thousand lb → 120.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Dekalb, GA's total reported releases fell from 143.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 120.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dekalb, GA's water releases fell from 173 lb in 2022 to 12 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dekalb, GA's off-site transfers fell from 102.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 79.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dekalb, GA's chemicals reported fell from 47 in 2022 to 45 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
762,105
TRI Facilities
25
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.2M 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 178 (49%) 182 6 133
2023 140 (38%) 218 7 136
2022 177 (48%) 186 2 147
2021 190 (52%) 173 2 119
2020 215 (59%) 150 1 106
2024 Good Air Quality: 49% of days
Unhealthy days: 6
Median AQI: 51

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
DEKALB COUNTY 743,000 0
MARSH COVE CONDOS 350 2
POOLE`S MOBILE MANOR 255 0
LITTLE MOUNTAIN S/D, NO. 1 HOA 61 0
CREEKSIDE ESTATES PC, LLC 30 4

TRI Facilities (25)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Arch Wood Protection Inc 438.5K lbs
2 Univar Solutions USA 337.3K lbs
3 Dixie Industrial Finishing Co Inc 258.5K lbs
4 Trojan Battery Co. - Lithonia 63.6K lbs
5 Itw Pro Brands 47.4K lbs
6 Atlanta Marble Manufacturing Inc 35.7K lbs
7 Global Doraville Terminal 8.0K lbs
8 Woodbridge Corp 4.9K lbs
9 Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane Ltd 4.5K lbs
10 Mplx Terminals LLC - Doraville Ga Terminal 4.4K lbs
11 Chevron Doraville Terminal 1.7K lbs
12 Senneca Holdings (hmf Express) 228 lbs
13 Flexible Metal Inc 171 lbs
14 Cmp Corp 46 lbs
15 Oldcastle Precast Inc 11 lbs
16 Usg Chamblee Plant 9 lbs
17 Quikrete - Atlanta Ga Plant 5 lbs
18 Thomas Concrete - Doraville 1 lbs
19 Thomas Concrete - Tucker 1 lbs
20 Thomas Concrete - Lithonia 0 lbs
21 Georgia Masonry Supply Conley 0 lbs
22 Gcp Applied Technologies Inc 0 lbs
23 Ready Mix USA -Lithonia Plant 0 lbs
24 The Willamette Valley Co LLC 0 lbs
25 H.b. Fuller Co 0 lbs

Cities in Dekalb (6)

Lithonia
7 facilities · 0 water
Tucker
6 facilities · 0 water
Stone Mountain
3 facilities · 0 water
Conley
2 facilities · 0 water
Chamblee
1 facilities · 1 water
Decatur
1 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Dekalb, Georgia? ▼
Dekalb, GA has an environmental risk score of 48/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 25 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Dekalb? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Dekalb, GA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Dekalb? ▼
Dekalb, GA has 25 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Dekalb? ▼
In 2024, Dekalb, GA recorded a median AQI of 51 and a peak AQI of 133. 49% 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 Dekalb? ▼
Dekalb, GA has 5 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Dekalb? ▼
Environmental compliance in Dekalb, 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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