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Gibson, TN

Low Risk (28/100)

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 Gibson in Tennessee · Population: 50,610

TRI sites such as Tyson Farms Inc. Humboldt Poultry Processing; Ceco Door Products; Bongards' South LLC; SDWIS systems such as MILAN WATER DEPT; HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT; TRENTON WATER SYSTEM anchor Gibson, TN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 28/100 (Low 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 Gibson include MASON HALL DEVELOPMENT CORP, while Tyson Farms Inc. Humboldt Poultry Processing leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 28/100 (Low 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 Gibson -- 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 Gibson, TN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+359.5%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+359.5%

103.8 thousand lb → 477.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Gibson, TN's total reported releases rose from 103.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 477.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gibson, TN's off-site transfers rose from 8.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 395.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gibson, TN's air releases rose from 17.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 25.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gibson, TN's land releases fell from 78.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 55.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
50,610
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
904.0K lbs

Water Systems (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MILAN WATER DEPT 10,932 0
HUMBOLDT UTILITIES-WATER DEPT 9,908 0
TRENTON WATER SYSTEM 5,155 0
GIBSON CO MUNI WATER DIST #4 3,386 0
GIBSON CO MUNI WATER DIST #5 2,864 0
DYER WATER DEPT 2,783 0
GIBSON CO MUNI WATER DIST #1 2,433 0
KENTON WATER DEPT 1,492 0
GIBSON CO MUNI WATER DIST #3 1,465 0
RUTHERFORD WATER WORKS 1,404 0
BRADFORD WATER SYSTEM 1,276 0
SHARON WATER SYSTEM 1,236 0
GIBSON WATER DEPT 466 0
MILAN ARSENAL #1 215 0
MASON HALL DEVELOPMENT CORP 211 1
COUNTY LINE TRAILER PARK 61 0

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Tyson Farms Inc. Humboldt Poultry Processing 402.3K lbs
2 Ceco Door Products 357.6K lbs
3 Bongards' South LLC 103.1K lbs
4 Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corp 30.5K lbs
5 Dana Commercial Vehicle Products LLC 5.8K lbs
6 Big Bend Galvanizing LLC 4.5K lbs
7 Maclean Power Systems 248 lbs
8 Tyson Farms Inc. Humboldt Feed Mill 9 lbs
9 Hixson Lumber Co LLC 0 lbs

Cities in Gibson (8)

Humboldt
4 facilities · 1 water
Trenton
3 facilities · 5 water
Milan
2 facilities · 2 water
Dyer
0 facilities · 3 water
Kenton
0 facilities · 2 water
Bradford
0 facilities · 1 water
Gibson
0 facilities · 1 water
Rutherford
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Gibson, Tennessee? ▼
Gibson, TN has an environmental risk score of 28/100 (Low Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Gibson? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Gibson, TN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Gibson? ▼
Gibson, TN has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 904.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Gibson? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Gibson, TN. 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 Gibson? ▼
Gibson, TN has 16 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Gibson? ▼
Environmental compliance in Gibson, Tennessee is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Tennessee 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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