Hamilton, OH

High Risk (77/100)

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 Hamilton in Ohio · Population: 827,878

TRI sites such as Miami Fort Power Co LLC; Environmental Enterprises Inc; American Craft Brewery LLC; SDWIS systems such as CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM; NORWOOD CITY PWS; INDIAN HILL CITY PWS; NPL sites such as Pristine, Inc. anchor Hamilton, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 77/100 (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 Hamilton include LOCKLAND VILLAGE PWS; TIMBERBROOK MOBILE HOME PARK; ADDYSTON VILLAGE PWS, while Miami Fort Power Co LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 52 / peak 140 in 2024.

Burden score 77/100 (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 Hamilton -- 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 Hamilton, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-31.9%

80 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-31.9%

2.7 million lb → 1.8 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 2 facilities filed for the first time and 5 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Hamilton, OH's total reported releases fell from 2.7 million lb in 2022 to 1.8 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hamilton, OH's water releases rose from 35.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 58.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hamilton, OH's air releases fell from 1.2 million lb in 2022 to 641.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hamilton, OH's off-site transfers fell from 1.5 million lb in 2022 to 1.1 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
827,878
TRI Facilities
50
Water Systems
25
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
11.7M 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 164 (45%) 191 11 140
2023 129 (35%) 217 17 193
2022 125 (34%) 236 3 151
2021 109 (30%) 251 5 140
2020 105 (29%) 254 7 126
2024 Good Air Quality: 45% of days
Unhealthy days: 11
Median AQI: 52

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 (25)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 750,200 0
NORWOOD CITY PWS 19,870 0
INDIAN HILL CITY PWS 15,000 0
HARRISON CITY PWS 11,600 0
WYOMING CITY PWS 9,700 0
READING CITY PWS 9,506 0
CLEVES VILLAGE PWS 6,000 0
LOCKLAND VILLAGE PWS 3,486 2
GLENDALE VILLAGE PWS 2,500 0
TIMBERBROOK MOBILE HOME PARK 1,418 2
ADDYSTON VILLAGE PWS 900 2
BRIGHTSTAR LIMA MHP PWS 480 0
OAK BROOK ESTATES 455 1
CHATEAU ESTATES MHP PWS 430 1
WHISPERING PINES RV PARK 308 0
PINE GLEN MOBILE HOME PARK LLC, 303 0
QUAIL RUN MOBILE HOME ESTATES 260 0
HICKORY MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK 250 7
TWIN RIVERS WATER CORPORATION 245 0
HONEY CREEK VILLAGE MHP PWS 225 1
WOODLAND HILLS MOBILE HOME PARK #2 168 0
COUNTRY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 150 2
WOODLAND HILLS MOBILE HOME PARK #1 100 0
BRIGHTSTAR FREMONT MHP PWS 100 1
BRIGHTSTAR FOSTORIA EAST MHP PWS 65 0

TRI Facilities (50)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Miami Fort Power Co LLC 3.5M lbs
2 Environmental Enterprises Inc 1.4M lbs
3 American Craft Brewery LLC 1.1M lbs
4 Emery Oleochemicals LLC Cincinnati Plant 1.0M lbs
5 Ineos USA LLC 584.2K lbs
6 Emd Millipore Corp 491.9K lbs
7 Dystar Hilton Davis Corp 445.5K lbs
8 Basf Corp 326.6K lbs
9 Schlage Lock Co LLC 318.4K lbs
10 Dubois Chemicals Inc. - Sharonville Oh (50) 315.3K lbs
11 Micro Metal Finishing LLC 254.8K lbs
12 Solvay USA Inc 227.9K lbs
13 Ampac Plastics LLC 205.7K lbs
14 Formica Corp 187.4K lbs
15 Kellanova - Cincinnati Bakery 114.5K lbs
16 Trammo Nitrogen Products Inc. C/o Lemm Corp - Operat 110.7K lbs
17 Baerlocher Production USA LLC 91.1K lbs
18 Catexel Nease LLC 86.2K lbs
19 Consolidated Metal Products 68.0K lbs
20 Sims-Lohman 65.5K lbs
21 Bway Corp Bway Packaging Div 65.2K lbs
22 Nexpera Fort Hill Plant 62.5K lbs
23 Vibrantz Color Solutions Inc. 60.5K lbs
24 Superalloy Manufacturing Solutions Corp Plant 2 & 3 54.6K lbs
25 Siemens Industry Inc Norwood Oh 47.9K lbs
26 Univar Solutions USA Inc 46.0K lbs
27 Hb Fuller Co 44.7K lbs
28 Ilsco 41.7K lbs
29 Ge Engine Services Acsc/c Container Pl. 41.4K lbs
30 Legrand Av Blue Ash 38.7K lbs
31 Itw Evercoat 30.8K lbs
32 Michelman Inc 24.5K lbs
33 Flint Group Pigments 24.1K lbs
34 Kost USA 23.0K lbs
35 Cincinnati Renewable Fuels LLC 20.7K lbs
36 Shepherd Chemical Co 17.2K lbs
37 Sun Chemical Corp 16.1K lbs
38 Maverick Molding 15.8K lbs
39 Mplx Terminals LLC - Cincinnati Oh Terminal 15.4K lbs
40 Nitto Denko Avecia Inc. 15.3K lbs
41 Xtek Inc 12.3K lbs
42 Fusite Holdings Inc. 12.1K lbs
43 Clarke Fire Protection Products Inc. 11.4K lbs
44 Azz Galvanizing Services-Cincinnati 11.3K lbs
45 Sun Chemical Corp Color Intermediates 10.7K lbs
46 Sawbrook Steel Casting LLC 10.1K lbs
47 Sherwin-Williams Co 9.7K lbs
48 Ford Motor Co Sharonville Plant 5.7K lbs
49 Dubois Chemicals Inc. Oakley Oh 5.7K lbs
50 Ge Aerospace Evendale Plant 4.3K lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Pristine, Inc. NPL Site 35.25

Cities in Hamilton (14)

Cincinnati
88 facilities · 17 water
Harrison
5 facilities · 2 water
North Bend
4 facilities · 0 water
Blue Ash
2 facilities · 0 water
Sharonville
2 facilities · 0 water
Addyston
1 facilities · 1 water
Lockland
1 facilities · 1 water
Loveland
1 facilities · 1 water
Norwood
1 facilities · 1 water
Evendale
1 facilities · 0 water
Woodlawn
1 facilities · 0 water
Cleves
0 facilities · 1 water
Glendale
0 facilities · 1 water
Reading
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Hamilton, Ohio?
Hamilton, OH has an environmental risk score of 77/100 (High Risk), based on 50 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 25 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Hamilton?
Yes, Hamilton, 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton, OH has 50 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 11.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Hamilton?
In 2024, Hamilton, OH recorded a median AQI of 52 and a peak AQI of 140. 45% 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton, OH has 25 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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 Hamilton?
Environmental compliance in Hamilton, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro