Glynn, GA

Moderate Risk (48/100)

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 Glynn in Georgia · Population: 84,987

TRI sites such as Brunswick Cellulose LLC; Pinova,inc.; Symrise Colonels Island Facility; SDWIS systems such as BRUNSWICK; ST. SIMONS ISLAND; GLYNN CO.-SOUTH MAIN LAND; NPL sites such as Brunswick Wood Preserving; Hercules 009 Landfill; LCP Chemicals Georgia anchor Glynn, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 48/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Brunswick Cellulose LLC; Pinova,inc.; Symrise Colonels Island Facility are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Glynn; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 84 in 2024.

Burden score 48/100 (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 Glynn -- 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 Glynn, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-18.5%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-18.5%

1.5 million lb → 1.2 million lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Glynn, GA's total reported releases fell from 1.5 million lb in 2022 to 1.2 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Glynn, GA's off-site transfers rose from 2.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 194.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Glynn, GA's land releases fell from 70.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 35.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Glynn, GA's water releases rose from 114.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 162.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
84,987
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
22
Superfund Sites
4
Total Releases
6.8M 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 286 (78%) 80 0 84
2023 243 (67%) 120 0 90
2022 221 (62%) 134 1 106
2021 267 (83%) 55 0 80
2020 256 (90%) 29 0 97
2024 Good Air Quality: 78% of days
Median AQI: 39

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 Georgia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (22)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BRUNSWICK 44,739 0
ST. SIMONS ISLAND 29,249 0
GLYNN CO.-SOUTH MAIN LAND 2,554 0
JEKYLL ISLAND AUTHORITY 2,541 0
SEA ISLAND COMPANY 2,000 0
OAK GROVE ISLAND PLANTATION 775 0
EPWORTH ACRES WATER SYSTEM 328 0
DNR-HOG HAMMOCK COMMUNITY 304 0
ST. SIMONS TRAILER PARK 300 0
GOLDEN ISLES MARINA MASTER ASSOCIATION 237 0
LIVE OAK MOBILE HOME PARK 203 0
WILDWOOD 125 0
PINE TREE MOBILE HOME PARK 122 0
TWO WAY UTILITIES 79 0
TOLOMATO SPANISH MISSION 70 0
BENTON BAY MOBILE HOME PARK 66 0
MORNINGSTAR CHILDREN & FAMILY SERV., INC 50 0
PITTMAN`S CIRCLE 42 0
STERLING MOBILE HOME PARK 39 0
BIG TREE ESTATES 38 0
TIDEWATER ESTATES MHP 28 0
JACK`S BLUFF PLANTATION 25 0

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Brunswick Cellulose LLC 5.8M lbs
2 Pinova,inc. 1.0M lbs
3 Symrise Colonels Island Facility 18.4K lbs
4 Allied Universal Corp 33 lbs
5 US Dhs Fletc Glynco Ga 17 lbs
6 Brunswick Concrete Plant 0 lbs
7 McManus Steam Electric Generating Plant 0 lbs
8 King & Prince Seafood 0 lbs
9 Prowood LLC Brunswick 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (4)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Brunswick Wood Preserving NPL Site 54.49
Hercules 009 Landfill NPL Site 52.58
LCP Chemicals Georgia NPL Site 0.00
Terry Creek Dredge Spoil Areas/Hercules Outfall Proposed NPL Site 50.18

Cities in Glynn (6)

Brunswick
9 facilities · 14 water
Saint Simons Island
0 facilities · 2 water
Jekyll Island
0 facilities · 1 water
Saint Simmons Island
0 facilities · 1 water
Saint Simons
0 facilities · 1 water
St Simons Island
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Glynn, Georgia?
Glynn, GA has an environmental risk score of 48/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 4 Superfund sites, and 22 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Glynn?
Yes, Glynn, GA has 4 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 Glynn?
Glynn, GA has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 6.8M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Glynn?
In 2024, Glynn, GA recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 84. 78% 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 Glynn?
Glynn, GA has 22 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Glynn?
Environmental compliance in Glynn, Georgia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Georgia 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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