Fayette, WV

Moderate Risk (43/100)

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 West Virginia · Population: 39,987

TRI sites such as Wva Manufacturing LLC; Maple Eagle LLC; SDWIS systems such as GAULEY RIVER PSD; KANAWHA FALLS PSD; DANESE PSD; NPL sites such as Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area anchor Fayette, WV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 43/100 (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 GAULEY RIVER PSD; KANAWHA FALLS PSD; DANESE PSD, while Wva Manufacturing LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 43/100 (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, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-6.0%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-6.0%

463.1 thousand lb → 435.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Fayette, WV's total reported releases fell from 463.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 435.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Fayette, WV's chemicals reported fell from 9 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Fayette, WV's air releases fell from 462.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 435.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Fayette, WV's off-site transfers fell from 304 lb in 2022 to 293 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
39,987
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
8
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.6M lbs

Water Systems (8)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
GAULEY RIVER PSD 3,944 5
KANAWHA FALLS PSD 2,547 9
DANESE PSD 2,294 2
RAINELLE WATER DEPT 1,381 36
PAX WATER COMPANY 762 7
MEADOW BRIDGE TOWN OF 692 3
RAINELLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2 290 0
BELLWOOD COMMUNITY FACIL IMP 87 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Wva Manufacturing LLC 2.6M lbs
2 Maple Eagle LLC 4.8K lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area NPL Site 50.54

Cities in Fayette (9)

Alloy
1 facilities · 0 water
Powellton
1 facilities · 0 water
Rainelle
0 facilities · 3 water
Danese
0 facilities · 1 water
Gauley Bridge
0 facilities · 1 water
Meadow Bridge
0 facilities · 1 water
Pax
0 facilities · 1 water
Swiss
0 facilities · 1 water
Minden
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Fayette, West Virginia?
Fayette, WV has an environmental risk score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 8 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Fayette?
Yes, Fayette, WV has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Fayette?
Fayette, WV has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Fayette?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Fayette, WV. 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 Fayette?
Fayette, WV has 8 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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, West Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the West Virginia 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro