Elmore, AL

Low Risk (29/100)

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 Elmore in Alabama · Population: 88,669

TRI sites such as Neptune Technology Group Inc; Lennox Aes-Tallassee; Aavid Thermalloy LLC; SDWIS systems such as CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY; ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY; HOLTVILLE WATER SYSTEM anchor Elmore, AL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 29/100 (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 Elmore include HOLTVILLE WATER SYSTEM; WETUMPKA, THE WW & SB OF THE CITY OF, while Neptune Technology Group Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 58 in 2024.

Burden score 29/100 (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 Elmore -- 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 Elmore, AL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+546.8%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+592.2%

193.6 thousand lb → 1.3 million lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Elmore, AL's total reported releases rose from 193.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.3 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Elmore, AL's off-site transfers rose from 193.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.3 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
88,669
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.9M 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 231 (99%) 3 0 58
2023 221 (93%) 17 0 90
2022 232 (97%) 8 0 74
2021 238 (99%) 3 0 87
2020 197 (100%) 0 0 47
2024 Good Air Quality: 99% 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 Alabama, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CENTRAL ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY 39,798 0
ELMORE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY 13,680 0
HOLTVILLE WATER SYSTEM 12,600 2
TRI COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM 11,832 0
WETUMPKA, THE WW & SB OF THE CITY OF 10,137 2
TALLASSEE WATER WORKS 7,512 0
WALL STREET WATER AUTHORITY 6,102 0
MILLBROOK UTILITIES 5,451 0
ECLECTIC, WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD 5,094 0
FRIENDSHIP WATER WORKS 4,425 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Neptune Technology Group Inc 1.8M lbs
2 Lennox Aes-Tallassee 87.8K lbs
3 Aavid Thermalloy LLC 9 lbs

Cities in Elmore (6)

Tallassee
2 facilities · 3 water
Wetumpka
1 facilities · 2 water
Millbrook
0 facilities · 2 water
Deatsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Eclectic
0 facilities · 1 water
Elmore
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Elmore, Alabama?
Elmore, AL has an environmental risk score of 29/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Elmore?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Elmore, AL in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Elmore?
Elmore, AL has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.9M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Elmore?
In 2024, Elmore, AL recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 58. 99% 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 Elmore?
Elmore, AL has 10 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 Elmore?
Environmental compliance in Elmore, Alabama is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alabama 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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