Greene, TN

Compiled by PlainEnviro · August 25, 2026

Moderate Risk (44/100)

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 Tennessee · Population: 70,919

TRI sites such as Workhorse Cabs LLC DBA Crenlo Engineered Cabs; US Nitrogen LLC; Parker Hannifin Corp; SDWIS systems such as CHUCKEY UTILITY DISTRICT; CROSS ANCHOR UTILITY DISTRICT; OLD KNOXVILLE HWY U.D. anchor Greene, TN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 44/100 (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 NORTH GREENE UTILITIES, INC., while Workhorse Cabs LLC DBA Crenlo Engineered Cabs leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 44/100 (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.

Same facilities, both years

+2.2%

18 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+2.2%

625.5 thousand lb → 639.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

Greene, TN's total reported releases rose from 625.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 639.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
Greene, TN's land releases rose from 0 lb in 2022 to 805 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
Greene, TN's water releases rose from 9.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 17.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
Greene, TN's air releases rose from 162.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 180.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.

County population (Census ACS)

70,919

TRI Facilities

Water Systems

Superfund Sites

Total Releases

2.7M lbs

Water Systems (5)

System	City	Source	System pop (SDWIS)	Violations	Health
CHUCKEY UTILITY DISTRICT	Greeneville	Surface Water	14,369	0	–
CROSS ANCHOR UTILITY DISTRICT	Greeneville	Surface Water	8,449	0	–
OLD KNOXVILLE HWY U.D.	Mohawk	Surface Water	8,296	0	–
NORTH GREENE UTILITIES, INC.	Greeneville	Surface Water	5,604	12	Yes
MOSHEIM UTILITY DISTRICT	Mosheim	Surface Water	2,270	0	–

TRI Facilities (22)

#	Facility	City	Industry	Total Releases
1	Workhorse Cabs LLC DBA Crenlo Engineered Cabs	Greeneville	Machinery	1.1M lbs
2	US Nitrogen LLC	Midway	Chemicals	476.8K lbs
3	Parker Hannifin Corp	Greeneville	Machinery	396.4K lbs
4	Huf-North America	Greeneville	Fabricated Metals	162.2K lbs
5	Scepter Greeneville Inc	Midway	Primary Metals	143.4K lbs
6	Sumiriko Tennessee Inc.	Midway	Plastics and Rubber	105.1K lbs
7	John Deere Power Products	Greeneville	Machinery	73.7K lbs
8	Artazn LLC	Greeneville	Primary Metals	62.1K lbs
9	Oldcastle Building Envelope - Tennessee Facility	Midway	Primary Metals	57.3K lbs
10	Sea Ray Boats	Greeneville	Plastics and Rubber	53.5K lbs
11	Miller/greeneville Plant 2	Greeneville	Transportation Equipment	11.0K lbs
12	Meco Corp	Greeneville	Electrical Equipment	4.9K lbs
13	American Greetings/ Plus Mark LLC	Afton	Paper	4.5K lbs
14	Donaldson Co Inc	Greeneville	Machinery	3.1K lbs
15	Miller/greeneville Inc.	Greeneville	Transportation Equipment	2.7K lbs
16	La Quesera Mexicana	Greeneville	Food	2.6K lbs
17	Crown Fixtures Inc Crowntonka	Greeneville	Machinery	0 lbs
18	Crown Tonka Building 2	Greeneville	Machinery	0 lbs
19	Ready Mix USA LLC - Greeneville Plant	Greeneville	Nonmetallic Mineral Product	0 lbs
20	Prowood LLC Mosheim	Mosheim	Wood Products	0 lbs
21	East Tennessee Forest Products	Mosheim	Wood Products	0 lbs
22	Ermco Components Inc.	Greeneville	Electrical Equipment	0 lbs

Cities in Greene (5)

Greeneville

15 facilities · 5 water

Midway

4 facilities · 0 water

Mosheim

2 facilities · 1 water

Afton

1 facilities · 0 water

Mohawk

0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Greene, Tennessee? ▼

Greene, TN has an environmental risk score of 44/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 22 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.

Are there Superfund sites in Greene? ▼

No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Greene, TN in the EPA database.

How many toxic release facilities are in Greene? ▼

Greene, TN has 22 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.

What is the air quality in Greene? ▼

Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Greene, 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 Greene? ▼

Greene, TN has 5 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 Greene? ▼

Environmental compliance in Greene, 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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