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Giles, VA

Moderate Risk (40/100)

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 Giles in Virginia · Population: 16,610

TRI sites such as Celanese Acetate LLC - Celco Plant; Lhoist Na of Virginia Inc Kimballton Area 1; SDWIS systems such as PEARISBURG, TOWN OF; NARROWS, TOWN OF; PEMBROKE, TOWN OF anchor Giles, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 40/100 (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 Giles include PEMBROKE, TOWN OF; GLEN LYN, TOWN OF; LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF VIRGINIA, while Celanese Acetate LLC - Celco Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 38 / peak 80 in 2024.

Burden score 40/100 (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 Giles -- 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 Giles, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-41.5%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-41.5%

439.8 thousand lb → 257.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Giles, VA's total reported releases fell from 439.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 257.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Giles, VA's land releases rose from 7.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 13.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Giles, VA's air releases fell from 378.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 183.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Giles, VA's water releases rose from 53.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 61.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
16,610
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
17
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
2.0M 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 316 (92%) 28 0 80
2023 324 (90%) 36 1 101
2022 329 (92%) 29 0 100
2021 331 (92%) 27 0 74
2020 337 (99%) 5 0 67
2024 Good Air Quality: 92% of days
Median AQI: 38

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 Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (17)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PEARISBURG, TOWN OF 2,760 0
NARROWS, TOWN OF 2,029 0
PEMBROKE, TOWN OF 1,167 3
HOGES CHAPEL 1,114 0
RICH CREEK, TOWN OF 960 0
STONEY CREEK 430 0
ROUTE 100 AREA 295 0
WOLF CREEK 212 0
GLEN LYN, TOWN OF 193 1
LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF VIRGINIA 160 2
RAM/WAYSIDE COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM 147 0
FAIRVIEW ACRES COMMUNITY CLUB 124 0
CURVE ROAD 88 0
SHUTE HOLLOW 84 2
LURICH ROAD 48 0
POWELL MOUNTAIN 48 0
GILES COUNTY PSA 0 8

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Celanese Acetate LLC - Celco Plant 1.7M lbs
2 Lhoist Na of Virginia Inc Kimballton Area 1 303.3K lbs

Cities in Giles (6)

Narrows
1 facilities · 1 water
Ripplemead
1 facilities · 1 water
Pearisburg
0 facilities · 12 water
Glen Lyn
0 facilities · 1 water
Pembroke
0 facilities · 1 water
Rich Creek
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Giles, Virginia? ▼
Giles, VA has an environmental risk score of 40/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 17 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Giles? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Giles, VA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Giles? ▼
Giles, VA has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Giles? ▼
In 2024, Giles, VA recorded a median AQI of 38 and a peak AQI of 80. 92% 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 Giles? ▼
Giles, VA has 17 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 Giles? ▼
Environmental compliance in Giles, Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Virginia 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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