Genesee, MI

Moderate Risk (55/100)

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 Genesee in Michigan · Population: 404,087

TRI sites such as Gm Truck Group Flint Assembly Plant; Domico Med-Device; Lockhart Chemical Co; SDWIS systems such as FLINT, CITY OF; GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM; BURTON, CITY OF; NPL sites such as Berlin & Farro; Forest Waste Products anchor Genesee, MI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 55/100 (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 Genesee include FLINT, CITY OF; GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM; BURTON, CITY OF, while Gm Truck Group Flint Assembly Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 119 in 2024.

Burden score 55/100 (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 Genesee -- 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 Genesee, MI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+8.1%

7 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+8.1%

518.4 thousand lb → 560.4 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.

  • Genesee, MI's total reported releases rose from 518.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 560.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Genesee, MI's off-site transfers fell from 19.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 16.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Genesee, MI's air releases rose from 499.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 544.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
404,087
TRI Facilities
13
Water Systems
27
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
2.2M 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 252 (73%) 94 1 119
2023 238 (65%) 115 8 178
2022 237 (65%) 125 2 112
2021 247 (68%) 115 3 119
2020 288 (79%) 77 1 126
2024 Good Air Quality: 73% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 42

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 Michigan, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (27)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FLINT, CITY OF 81,252 1
GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM 73,726 2
BURTON, CITY OF 21,000 1
BEECHER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 9,400 0
GENESEE TOWNSHIP 8,473 0
FLUSHING, CITY OF 8,311 0
GRAND BLANC, CITY OF 8,276 0
SWARTZ CREEK, CITY OF 5,800 6
DAVISON, CITY OF 5,000 0
LINDEN, CITY OF 4,150 0
MOUNT MORRIS, CITY OF 3,086 2
CLIO, CITY OF 2,515 0
MONTROSE, CITY OF 1,657 0
OTISVILLE, VILLAGE OF 864 1
STONE RIDGE 367 0
NORTH MORRIS ESTATES 313 1
MIDTOWN FLATS, LLC 218 2
MAJESTIC CARE OF FLUSHING 150 3
GOOD LIFE RV RESORT 106 0
NORTH DORT MANOR LTD 100 1
LAKESIDE DEVELOPMENT 82 0
CHATEAUX DU LAC CONDOMINIUMS 80 3
VILLA NOUVA ASSOCIATION 72 0
ARGENTINE CARE CENTER 60 4
BYRAM RIDGE 40 1
FENTON HARBOR CONDOMINIUMS 40 21
KAREGNONDI WATER AUTHORITY 1 0

TRI Facilities (13)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Gm Truck Group Flint Assembly Plant 2.2M lbs
2 Domico Med-Device 21.4K lbs
3 Lockhart Chemical Co 18.8K lbs
4 Mid State Plating Co. 16.3K lbs
5 Mplx Terminals LLC - Flint Mi Terminal 7.3K lbs
6 Woodworth Inc Flint 4.8K lbs
7 Premiere Packaging LLC 2.7K lbs
8 Ring Screw LLC Fenton Operations 101 lbs
9 Creative Foam Corporation 0 lbs
10 Grand Blanc Processing LLC 0 lbs
11 American Spiralweld Pipe Co 0 lbs
12 Landaal Packaging Systems 0 lbs
13 Superior Materials Plant 20 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Berlin & Farro Deleted NPL Site 66.74
Forest Waste Products NPL Site 38.64

Cities in Genesee (16)

Flint
7 facilities · 5 water
Fenton
4 facilities · 6 water
Holly
2 facilities · 3 water
Burton
1 facilities · 1 water
Mount Morris
1 facilities · 1 water
Grand Blanc
0 facilities · 5 water
Flushing
0 facilities · 3 water
Linden
0 facilities · 3 water
Mt Morris
0 facilities · 2 water
Swartz Creek
0 facilities · 2 water
Clio
0 facilities · 1 water
Davison
0 facilities · 1 water
Gaines
0 facilities · 1 water
Genesee
0 facilities · 1 water
Montrose
0 facilities · 1 water
Otisville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Genesee, Michigan?
Genesee, MI has an environmental risk score of 55/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 13 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 27 water systems on record. 14 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Genesee?
Yes, Genesee, MI has 2 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 Genesee?
Genesee, MI has 13 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Genesee?
In 2024, Genesee, MI recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 119. 73% 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 Genesee?
Genesee, MI has 27 EPA-regulated water systems. 14 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 Genesee?
Environmental compliance in Genesee, Michigan is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Michigan 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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