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Graves, KY

Low Risk (29/100)

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 Graves in Kentucky · Population: 36,612

TRI sites such as Pilgrims Pride Corp Mayfield Ky Facility; Atlas Equipment Services Inc..; Pilgrim's Pride Corp Mayfield Ky. Feed Mill; SDWIS systems such as MAYFIELD ELECTRIC & WATER; GRAVES CO WATER DIST - CONSUMERS; GRAVES CO WATER DIST - HICKORY; NPL sites such as General Tire & Rubber Co. (Mayfield Landfill) anchor Graves, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 29/100 (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 Graves include GRAVES CO WATER DIST - CONSUMERS, while Pilgrims Pride Corp Mayfield Ky Facility leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 29/100 (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 Graves -- 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 Graves, KY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-23.9%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-23.9%

455.3 thousand lb → 346.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Graves, KY's total reported releases fell from 455.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 346.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Graves, KY's off-site transfers fell from 1.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Graves, KY's water releases fell from 448.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 341.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Graves, KY's air releases fell from 5.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
36,612
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.0M lbs

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MAYFIELD ELECTRIC & WATER 12,379 0
GRAVES CO WATER DIST - CONSUMERS 5,016 2
GRAVES CO WATER DIST - HICKORY 4,069 0
GRAVES CO WATER DIST - SOUTH GRAVES 1,844 0
SYMSONIA WATER DISTRICT 1,810 0
GRAVES CO WATER DIST - FANCY FARM 1,301 0
GRAVES CO WATER DIST - HARDEMAN 1,006 0
WINGO WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT 965 0
GRAVES CO WATER DIST - SEDALIA 371 0
LOCUST VALLEY MOBILE EST 94 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Pilgrims Pride Corp Mayfield Ky Facility 2.0M lbs
2 Atlas Equipment Services Inc.. 0 lbs
3 Pilgrim's Pride Corp Mayfield Ky. Feed Mill 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
General Tire & Rubber Co. (Mayfield Landfill) Deleted NPL Site 32.94

Cities in Graves (4)

Mayfield
2 facilities · 7 water
Hickory
1 facilities · 0 water
Symsonia
0 facilities · 1 water
Wingo
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Graves, Kentucky? ▼
Graves, KY has an environmental risk score of 29/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Graves? ▼
Yes, Graves, KY has 1 Superfund site 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 Graves? ▼
Graves, KY has 3 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 Graves? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Graves, KY. 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 Graves? ▼
Graves, KY has 10 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 Graves? ▼
Environmental compliance in Graves, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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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