Franklin, MO

High Risk (73/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Franklin in Missouri · Population: 105,316

TRI sites such as Ameren Missouri Labadie Energy Center; M & R Plating; Plaze Inc; SDWIS systems such as WASHINGTON PWS; UNION PWS; FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 3; NPL sites such as Oak Grove Village Well; Riverfront; Sporlan Valve Plant #1 anchor Franklin, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 73/100 (High 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 WASHINGTON PWS; ST CLAIR PWS; MO EASTERN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, while Ameren Missouri Labadie Energy Center leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 73/100 (High 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.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Franklin, MO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+0.9%

19 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+1.0%

1.8 million lb → 1.8 million lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Franklin, MO's total reported releases rose from 1.8 million lb in 2022 to 1.8 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Franklin, MO's off-site transfers rose from 176.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 222.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Franklin, MO's water releases fell from 256 lb in 2022 to 217 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Franklin, MO's chemicals reported rose from 38 in 2022 to 39 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
105,316
TRI Facilities
22
Water Systems
53
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
9.6M lbs

Water Systems (53)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WASHINGTON PWS 14,068 3
UNION PWS 12,348 0
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 3 8,250 0
SULLIVAN PWS 7,081 0
PACIFIC PWS 6,000 0
ST CLAIR PWS 4,700 3
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 3,500 0
NEW HAVEN PWS 2,000 0
GERALD PWS 1,383 0
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 3 ST ALBANS 1,300 0
MO EASTERN CORRECTIONAL CENTER 1,100 1
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 4 760 0
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 3 LAKE SERENE 600 0
OAK GROVE VILLAGE PWS 508 0
ARGYLE ESTATES WATER SUPPLY 380 6
VILLAGE OF WEST SULLIVAN PWS 343 0
BERGER PWS 256 0
VILLAGE GREENS 250 0
SYLVAN MANOR SUBD 240 1
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 5 230 2
UNIVERSITY FLATS MHP 203 0
MACKENZIE RIDGE LLC 180 0
CRAWFORD COUNTY PWSD 1 160 0
MIRAMIGUOA PARK 150 0
FAIRWAYS WATER AND SEWER ASSN 150 0
PALISADES VILLAGE 142 2
CEDAR VALE MHP 142 0
SPRING MEADOWS MHP 135 2
BOURBEUSE MHP 125 0
TALL OAKS MHP 120 1
HOLTGREWE FARMS SUBDIVISION 110 0
WOODLAND HILLS SUBD 110 2
TWMP LLC 100 0
PARADISE MHP 98 8
WEBER HILL MHP 80 5
SUNSET MHP 75 0
SOUTH SHORE WATER ASSN 75 0
CIRCLE C MHP 75 1
STREAMLINE THE OAKS 72 2
HORSE SHOE BEND 70 1
CEDAR HILL LAKES VILLAGE 65 2
FRANKLIN COUNTY PWSD 1 CARDINAL MEADOWS 52 0
STONES MHP 50 0
BLOCK SIX WATER ASSN 50 0
SYCAMORE GREEN ACRES MHP 50 0
SHADY LANE TRAILER PARK 48 1
AVERY MOBILE HOME COURT 40 2
GREENWOOD VALLEY 36 0
EAGLE MHP 30 0
HERMIT HOLLOW SUBD 30 0
FOXBORO SUBDIVISION 30 0
PRAIRIE DELL MHP 30 0
TOWN OF CHARMWOOD 28 0

TRI Facilities (22)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ameren Missouri Labadie Energy Center 8.1M lbs
2 M & R Plating 304.2K lbs
3 Plaze Inc 221.6K lbs
4 Plz Corp. 221.1K lbs
5 Henniges Automotive 206.6K lbs
6 Rti Advanced Forming Inc. 190.6K lbs
7 Plz Corp. 143.5K lbs
8 Bull Moose Tube Co 77.3K lbs
9 Aerofil Technology Inc 53.4K lbs
10 Parker Hannifin Sporlan Div - Plant #3 39.9K lbs
11 Parker Hannifin Sporlan Div - Plant #1 22.5K lbs
12 Pharma Tech Industries 10.6K lbs
13 Pacific Dairy Solutions 1.7K lbs
14 Meramec Group 1.2K lbs
15 Dap Global Inc. 385 lbs
16 Heat & Control Inc. 30 lbs
17 Atro LLC 25 lbs
18 True Manufacturing Co Inc 0 lbs
19 Gateway Extrusions Ltd. 0 lbs
20 Siesco Valley Screw Products 0 lbs
21 Ace Manufacturing & Parts Co 0 lbs
22 Aspeq Heating Group LLC 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Oak Grove Village Well NPL Site 50.00
Riverfront NPL Site 50.00
Sporlan Valve Plant #1 NPL Site 35.15

Cities in Franklin (17)

Pacific
5 facilities · 9 water
Sullivan
4 facilities · 10 water
Union
4 facilities · 10 water
Washington
4 facilities · 6 water
Saint Clair
3 facilities · 0 water
Gerald
1 facilities · 2 water
Labadie
1 facilities · 1 water
New Haven
1 facilities · 1 water
Leslie
0 facilities · 3 water
Villa Ridge
0 facilities · 3 water
Beaufort
0 facilities · 2 water
St Clair
0 facilities · 2 water
Berger
0 facilities · 1 water
Beufort
0 facilities · 1 water
Robertsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Stanton
0 facilities · 1 water
Oak Grove Village
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Franklin, Missouri?
Franklin, MO has an environmental risk score of 73/100 (High Risk), based on 22 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 53 water systems on record. 18 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Franklin?
Yes, Franklin, MO has 3 Superfund sites 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 Franklin?
Franklin, MO has 22 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 9.6M 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, MO. 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, MO has 53 EPA-regulated water systems. 18 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, Missouri is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Missouri 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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