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Fayette, KY

Moderate Risk (36/100)

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 Fayette in Kentucky · Population: 321,122

TRI sites such as Schneider Electric USA Inc; Central Kentucky Processing Inc; Federal Medical Center Lexington; SDWIS systems such as KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO; KENTUCKY AMERICAN WATER - EASTERN ROCKCA; KENTUCKY AMERICAN WATER- MILLERSBURG anchor Fayette, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 36/100 (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 Fayette include KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO; LAKE KISSIMMEE MHP, while Schneider Electric USA Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 77 in 2024.

Burden score 36/100 (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 Fayette -- 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 Fayette, KY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-15.3%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-15.3%

82.8 thousand lb → 70.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Fayette, KY's total reported releases fell from 82.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 70.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Fayette, KY's water releases fell from 28 lb in 2022 to 1 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Fayette, KY's off-site transfers fell from 36.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 16.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Fayette, KY's land releases rose from 2.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
321,122
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
457.8K 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 266 (79%) 70 0 77
2023 232 (64%) 131 1 167
2022 235 (64%) 129 1 106
2021 214 (59%) 148 1 108
2020 258 (70%) 108 0 86
2024 Good Air Quality: 79% of days
Median AQI: 41

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 Kentucky, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO 669,042 2
KENTUCKY AMERICAN WATER - EASTERN ROCKCA 2,165 0
KENTUCKY AMERICAN WATER- MILLERSBURG 1,366 0
LAKE KISSIMMEE MHP 35 1

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Schneider Electric USA Inc 252.2K lbs
2 Central Kentucky Processing Inc 183.1K lbs
3 Federal Medical Center Lexington 10.1K lbs
4 Mplx Terminals LLC - Lexington Ky Terminal 9.8K lbs
5 Webasto Roof Systems Inc 2.0K lbs
6 Trane Technologies 174 lbs
7 3M Technical Ceramics 120 lbs
8 Link-Belt Cranes L.P. Lllp a Delaware Ltd Liability L 114 lbs
9 Prestress Services Industries Llc-Lexington Branch 49 lbs
10 Oldcastle Precast Inc 6 lbs
11 Safety-Kleen Systems Lexington (lek) 2 lbs
12 Forterra Concrete Industries Inc - Lexington 0 lbs

Cities in Fayette (1)

Lexington
12 facilities · 4 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Fayette, Kentucky? ▼
Fayette, KY has an environmental risk score of 36/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Fayette? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Fayette, KY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Fayette? ▼
Fayette, KY has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 457.8K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Fayette? ▼
In 2024, Fayette, KY recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 77. 79% 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 Fayette? ▼
Fayette, KY has 4 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 Fayette? ▼
Environmental compliance in Fayette, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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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