Gregg, TX

High Risk (62/100)

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 Gregg in Texas · Population: 124,860

TRI sites such as Skeeter Products Inc.; Alpha Omega Recycling Inc.; Lone Star Casting & Machine Partners; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF KILGORE; TRYON ROAD SUD; LIBERTY CITY WSC; NPL sites such as Garland Creosoting anchor Gregg, TX's EPA extract. Derived burden score 62/100 (High 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 Gregg include CITY OF KILGORE; CITY OF GLADEWATER; STARRVILLE FRIENDSHIP WSC, while Skeeter Products Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 129 in 2024.

Burden score 62/100 (High 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 Gregg -- 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 Gregg, TX: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-20.0%

20 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-20.1%

455.7 thousand lb → 364.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Gregg, TX's total reported releases fell from 455.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 364.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gregg, TX's water releases fell from 395 lb in 2022 to 207 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gregg, TX's off-site transfers fell from 233.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 160.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gregg, TX's chemicals reported rose from 32 in 2022 to 35 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
124,860
TRI Facilities
27
Water Systems
14
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.5M 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 322 (89%) 36 2 129
2023 304 (83%) 59 1 151
2022 329 (90%) 35 1 143
2021 336 (92%) 29 0 93
2020 357 (98%) 6 0 74
2024 Good Air Quality: 89% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 37

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 Texas, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (14)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF KILGORE 14,948 1
TRYON ROAD SUD 10,791 0
LIBERTY CITY WSC 6,540 0
CITY OF WHITE OAK 6,469 0
CITY OF GLADEWATER 6,441 53
UNION GROVE WSC 3,198 0
STARRVILLE FRIENDSHIP WSC 2,121 10
LIBERTY DANVILLE FWSD 2 1,131 11
CITY OF CLARKSVILLE CITY 972 0
CITY OF WARREN CITY 319 0
EJ WATER COMPANY 312 1
KENNEDY ROAD WSC 84 0
JOHNSON MOBILE HOME PARK 60 2
NORTH PARK MOBILE HOME PARK 48 1

TRI Facilities (27)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Skeeter Products Inc. 782.3K lbs
2 Alpha Omega Recycling Inc. 509.8K lbs
3 Lone Star Casting & Machine Partners 361.3K lbs
4 Trinity Tank Car Inc. Plt 200 344.0K lbs
5 Trinity Tank Car Inc Plt 110 114.9K lbs
6 Southwest Steel Casting Co LLC 106.5K lbs
7 Gillespie Coatings Inc. 92.9K lbs
8 Nucor Steel Longview LLC 74.9K lbs
9 Coastal Chemical Co. LLC 33.1K lbs
10 Multi-Chem Group Longview Tx Facility 28.1K lbs
11 Trinity Tank Car Inc Plt 194 27.2K lbs
12 Norris Cylinder Co 26.1K lbs
13 Joy Global Longview Operations LLC 15.2K lbs
14 Cleveland Steel Container - Kilgore 5.6K lbs
15 Brenntag Southwest Inc Long View 5.5K lbs
16 Keeprite Refrigeration Inc. Fka National Coil Co 800 lbs
17 Capacity of Texas 500 lbs
18 Tms International LLC 341 lbs
19 O & D Manufacturing Inc 198 lbs
20 Sun Coast Resources LLC 35 lbs
21 Merritt Preferred Components 24 lbs
22 Txi-Longview West Ready Mix 1 lbs
23 Txi-Longview East Ready Mix 0 lbs
24 Aaon Coil Products 0 lbs
25 Western Marketing-East Texas 0 lbs
26 Texas Die Casting LLC 0 lbs
27 Longview Gas Plant 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Garland Creosoting NPL Site 49.10

Cities in Gregg (3)

Longview
28 facilities · 5 water
Gladewater
1 facilities · 4 water
White Oak
1 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Gregg, Texas?
Gregg, TX has an environmental risk score of 62/100 (High Risk), based on 27 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 14 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Gregg?
Yes, Gregg, TX 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 Gregg?
Gregg, TX has 27 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.5M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Gregg?
In 2024, Gregg, TX recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 129. 89% 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 Gregg?
Gregg, TX has 14 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Gregg?
Environmental compliance in Gregg, Texas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Texas 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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