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Franklin, ME

Moderate Risk (34/100)

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 Franklin in Maine · Population: 30,145

TRI sites such as Pixelle Specialty Solutions; Pike Industries Inc. - Phillips; SDWIS systems such as FARMINGTON VILLAGE CORP WATER DEPT; WILTON WATER DEPARTMENT; SUGARLOAF WATER ASSOCIATION anchor Franklin, ME's EPA extract. Derived burden score 34/100 (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 Franklin include SUGARLOAF WATER ASSOCIATION; RANGELEY WATER DISTRICT; JAY VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT, while Pixelle Specialty Solutions leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 34/100 (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 Franklin -- 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)
30,145
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.7M lbs

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FARMINGTON VILLAGE CORP WATER DEPT 4,050 0
WILTON WATER DEPARTMENT 2,800 0
SUGARLOAF WATER ASSOCIATION 1,730 28
RANGELEY WATER DISTRICT 1,378 1
JAY VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT 975 18
KINGFIELD WATER DISTRICT 950 0
MT BLUE STANDARD WATER DISTRICT 650 1
NORTH JAY WATER DISTRICT 500 0
STRONG WATER DISTRICT 500 0
EUSTIS WATER DEPARTMENT 475 0
FARMINGTON FALLS STD WATER DIST 225 0
NEW PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT 120 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Pixelle Specialty Solutions 1.7M lbs
2 Pike Industries Inc. - Phillips 1 lbs

Cities in Franklin (10)

Jay
1 facilities · 2 water
Phillips
1 facilities · 1 water
Kingfield
0 facilities · 2 water
Carrabassett Valley
0 facilities · 1 water
Farmington
0 facilities · 1 water
Farmington Falls
0 facilities · 1 water
Rangeley
0 facilities · 1 water
Stratton
0 facilities · 1 water
Strong
0 facilities · 1 water
Wilton
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Franklin, Maine? ▼
Franklin, ME has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Franklin? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Franklin, ME in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Franklin? ▼
Franklin, ME has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Franklin? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Franklin, ME. 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 Franklin? ▼
Franklin, ME has 12 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Franklin? ▼
Environmental compliance in Franklin, Maine is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Maine 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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