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Geauga, OH

Moderate Risk (53/100)

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 Geauga in Ohio · Population: 95,479

TRI sites such as Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers; De Nora Tech Inc Chardon Manufacturing Facility; Hexpol Compounding Burton Rubber Processing; SDWIS systems such as CHARDON CITY PWS; GEAUGA COUNTY-BAINBRIDGE; MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE PWS anchor Geauga, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 53/100 (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 Geauga include CHARDON WOODS OF JOURNEY; WESTVIEW MHP; MIDDLEFIELD MOBILE HOME PARK, while Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 101 in 2024.

Burden score 53/100 (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 Geauga -- 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 Geauga, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-81.5%

17 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-81.5%

138.6 thousand lb → 25.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Geauga, OH's total reported releases fell from 138.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 25.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Geauga, OH's off-site transfers fell from 71.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 9.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Geauga, OH's water releases fell from 63.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 12.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Geauga, OH's air releases fell from 3.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
95,479
TRI Facilities
21
Water Systems
23
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
557.9K 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 196 (82%) 43 1 101
2023 212 (87%) 32 1 129
2022 210 (88%) 27 2 119
2021 176 (81%) 40 0 97
2020 214 (87%) 31 0 100
2024 Good Air Quality: 82% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
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 Ohio, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (23)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CHARDON CITY PWS 5,247 0
GEAUGA COUNTY-BAINBRIDGE 3,000 0
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE PWS 2,748 0
TANGLEWOOD LAKE WATER CO 1,800 0
BURTON VILLAGE PWS 1,520 0
LAKE LUCERNE CLUB CO. 980 0
NOTRE DAME SISTERS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 950 0
LEADERS MHP PWS 700 0
CHARDON WOODS OF JOURNEY 650 6
GEAUGA COUNTY SERVICES CENTER PWS 570 0
WESTVIEW MHP 450 7
MIDDLEFIELD MOBILE HOME PARK 400 1
VILLA VISTA MOBILE HOME 236 0
KIMBERLY ESTATES 235 0
WILDERS MOBILE HOME PARK PWS 211 0
HOLLY HILL HEALTH CARE RESIDENCE 202 2
RUSTIC PINES MHC 180 0
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY INC. 150 0
SCRANTON WOODS 114 0
AUTUMN HILLS HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY 87 0
MANCHESTER FARMS WATER 82 0
DEER LAKE MOBILE PARK 40 0
BEAVER CREEK ESTATES 39 2

TRI Facilities (21)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers 176.4K lbs
2 De Nora Tech Inc Chardon Manufacturing Facility 96.0K lbs
3 Hexpol Compounding Burton Rubber Processing 59.2K lbs
4 Chem Technologies Ltd. 41.3K lbs
5 Cabinetworks Group Middlefield P2 40.5K lbs
6 Lanxess Corp Plant 2 35.4K lbs
7 Nof Metal Coatings N.a. 25.8K lbs
8 Cabinetworks Group Middlefield Plant 1 22.1K lbs
9 Hb Chemical - Ravago Chemical Distribution Inc 16.8K lbs
10 Chardon Custom Polymers 14.4K lbs
11 Tarkett USA DBA Johnsonite Rubber Flooring 10.2K lbs
12 Hexpol Middlefield 9.7K lbs
13 Lanxess Corp Plant 1 8.2K lbs
14 Solon Manufacturing Co 1.7K lbs
15 Stock Equipment Co 100 lbs
16 Tarkett USA Inc DBA Johnsonite 65 lbs
17 Royal Adhesives & Sealants 25 lbs
18 Multi-Wing America Inc 2 lbs
19 Duramax Marine 2 lbs
20 Troy Chemical Industries Inc 0 lbs
21 Chem Tech Plant 2 0 lbs

Cities in Geauga (9)

Middlefield
8 facilities · 2 water
Chardon
6 facilities · 9 water
Chagrin Falls
3 facilities · 4 water
Burton
2 facilities · 1 water
Hiram
1 facilities · 2 water
Newbury
1 facilities · 2 water
Chesterland
0 facilities · 5 water
Huntsburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Thompson
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Geauga, Ohio? ▼
Geauga, OH has an environmental risk score of 53/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 21 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 23 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Geauga? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Geauga, OH in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Geauga? ▼
Geauga, OH has 21 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 557.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Geauga? ▼
In 2024, Geauga, OH recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 101. 82% 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 Geauga? ▼
Geauga, OH has 23 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Geauga? ▼
Environmental compliance in Geauga, Ohio is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Ohio 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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