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Greene, OH

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.

Environmental data for Greene in Ohio · Population: 168,531

TRI sites such as Fairborn Cement Co; Twist Inc; Unison Industries LLC Plant 1; SDWIS systems such as MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 1 PWS; MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 2 PWS; FAIRBORN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM; NPL sites such as Lammers Barrel anchor Greene, OH'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.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Greene include MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 1 PWS; MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 2 PWS; XENIA CITY PWS, while Fairborn Cement Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 119 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 Greene -- 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 Greene, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+0.8%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+0.7%

237.2 thousand lb → 238.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Greene, OH's total reported releases rose from 236.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 238.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Greene, OH's chemicals reported rose from 14 in 2022 to 16 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Greene, OH's off-site transfers fell from 3.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Greene, OH's air releases rose from 233.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 235.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
168,531
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.2M 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 198 (85%) 35 1 119
2023 187 (77%) 53 4 126
2022 209 (86%) 32 1 119
2021 221 (91%) 23 0 97
2020 220 (90%) 25 0 93
2024 Good Air Quality: 85% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 43

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 Ohio, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 1 PWS 150,207 6
MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SERVICES 2 PWS 83,033 6
FAIRBORN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 34,620 0
XENIA CITY PWS 29,000 2
BELLBROOK WATER WORKS 9,475 1
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY 8,948 0
CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 4,000 1
YELLOW SPRINGS VILLAGE PWS 3,761 0
JAMESTOWN VILLAGE PWS 1,997 0
SPRING VALLEY VILLAGE 538 0
BOWERSVILLE VILLAGE PWS 360 0

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Fairborn Cement Co 1.2M lbs
2 Twist Inc 21.4K lbs
3 Unison Industries LLC Plant 1 1.3K lbs
4 U.S. Dod Usaf Wright-Patterson Afb Oh 785 lbs
5 Unison Industries LLC Plant S 3 & 4 93 lbs
6 Miami Products & Chemical Co 50 lbs
7 Unison Industries LLC 19 lbs
8 Unison Industries LLC Plant 2 6 lbs
9 Rust-Oleum Fairborn 5 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Lammers Barrel NPL Site 69.33

Cities in Greene (12)

Dayton
32 facilities · 7 water
Xenia
2 facilities · 1 water
Fairborn
2 facilities · 0 water
Alpha
1 facilities · 0 water
Beavercreek
1 facilities · 0 water
Wright Patterson Afb
1 facilities · 0 water
Jamestown
0 facilities · 2 water
Bellbrook
0 facilities · 1 water
Bowersville
0 facilities · 1 water
Cedarville
0 facilities · 1 water
Spring Valley
0 facilities · 1 water
Yellow Springs
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Greene, Ohio? ▼
Greene, OH has an environmental risk score of 48/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Greene? ▼
Yes, Greene, OH 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 Greene? ▼
Greene, OH has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Greene? ▼
In 2024, Greene, OH recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 119. 85% 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 Greene? ▼
Greene, OH has 11 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 Greene? ▼
Environmental compliance in Greene, Ohio is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Ohio 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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