Dyer, TN

Low Risk (25/100)

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 Dyer in Tennessee · Population: 36,681

TRI sites such as The Hillshire Brands Co; Frazier Industrial Co - Dyersburg Tn Facility; Srg Global Coatings LLC; SDWIS systems such as NEWBERN WATER DEPT; DYERSBURG SUBURBAN C.U.D.; TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM anchor Dyer, TN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 25/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

The Hillshire Brands Co; Frazier Industrial Co - Dyersburg Tn Facility; Srg Global Coatings LLC are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Dyer; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 31 / peak 92 in 2024.

Burden score 25/100 (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 Dyer -- 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 Dyer, TN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-46.3%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-46.3%

63.6 thousand lb → 34.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Dyer, TN's total reported releases fell from 63.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 34.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dyer, TN's air releases fell from 54.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 26.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dyer, TN's off-site transfers fell from 9.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 7.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dyer, TN's chemicals reported fell from 17 in 2022 to 15 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
36,681
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
3
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
581.1K 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 286 (82%) 61 0 92
2023 267 (74%) 93 0 81
2022 258 (72%) 97 1 102
2021 242 (69%) 107 1 105
2020 293 (83%) 57 1 117
2024 Good Air Quality: 82% of days
Median AQI: 31

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 Tennessee, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (3)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NEWBERN WATER DEPT 8,098 0
DYERSBURG SUBURBAN C.U.D. 3,538 0
TRIMBLE WATER SYSTEM 776 0

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 The Hillshire Brands Co 386.2K lbs
2 Frazier Industrial Co - Dyersburg Tn Facility 126.7K lbs
3 Srg Global Coatings LLC 38.3K lbs
4 Danfoss Power Solutions II LLC 17.2K lbs
5 Geon Performance Solutions 12.4K lbs
6 Hexpol Dyersburg 348 lbs
7 Excalibar Minerals LLC 0 lbs
8 Nortek Dcc 0 lbs
9 Develey Mustard & Condiments Corp. 0 lbs

Cities in Dyer (2)

Dyersburg
6 facilities · 3 water
Newbern
3 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Dyer, Tennessee?
Dyer, TN has an environmental risk score of 25/100 (Low Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 3 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Dyer?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Dyer, TN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Dyer?
Dyer, TN has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 581.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Dyer?
In 2024, Dyer, TN recorded a median AQI of 31 and a peak AQI of 92. 82% 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 Dyer?
Dyer, TN has 3 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Dyer?
Environmental compliance in Dyer, Tennessee is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Tennessee 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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