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Essex, VT

Low Risk (20/100)

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 Essex in Vermont · Population: 5,972

TRI sites such as Ethan Allen Operations Inc Beecher Falls Div; SDWIS systems such as MOUNTAIN GREEN CONDOMINIUM; BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM; BURKE MOUNTAIN WATER CO anchor Essex, VT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 20/100 (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 Essex include MOUNTAIN GREEN CONDOMINIUM; BURKE MOUNTAIN WATER CO; CANAAN FIRE DISTRICT 1, while Ethan Allen Operations Inc Beecher Falls Div leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 20/100 (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 Essex -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
5,972
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
29 lbs

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MOUNTAIN GREEN CONDOMINIUM 1,300 6
BRIGHTON WATER SYSTEM 1,200 0
BURKE MOUNTAIN WATER CO 1,058 4
CANAAN FIRE DISTRICT 1 970 2
LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 2 400 5
CANAAN FD #2 350 0
LUNENBURG FIRE DISTRICT 1 250 6
AQUA HAVEN 150 6
GUILDHALL WATER SYSTEM 136 6
BLOOMFIELD WATER SYSTEM 50 2

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ethan Allen Operations Inc Beecher Falls Div 29 lbs

Cities in Essex (8)

Beecher Falls
1 facilities · 0 water
Canaan
0 facilities · 2 water
Lunenburg
0 facilities · 2 water
Brunswick
0 facilities · 1 water
Concord
0 facilities · 1 water
East Haven
0 facilities · 1 water
Guildhall
0 facilities · 1 water
Island Pond
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Essex, Vermont? ▼
Essex, VT has an environmental risk score of 20/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Essex? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Essex, VT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Essex? ▼
Essex, VT has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 29 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Essex? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Essex, VT. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Essex? ▼
Essex, VT has 10 EPA-regulated water systems. 8 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 Essex? ▼
Environmental compliance in Essex, Vermont is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Vermont 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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