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Hanover, VA

Moderate Risk (43/100)

A PlainEnviro-computed score from reported facility/violation counts, not an official EPA rating, health forecast, or population-adjusted rate. See methodology.

Environmental data for Hanover in Virginia · Population: 111,652

Hanover, VA is tracked across three EPA datasets covering 12 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) facilities, 172 Safe Drinking Water Act systems, and 0 Superfund National Priorities List sites. Together these generate an environmental burden score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), calibrated against national distributions for facility density, chemical release volume, Superfund concentration, and water-system health violations.

Industrial disclosures inside the county total 3.2M lbs of reported toxic releases under EPCRA Section 313, while 12 water systems carry an active health-based violation in the SDWIS record. EPA Air Quality System monitors logged a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 74 in 2024, with 93% of observed days rated "Good" (0–50).

All figures below draw directly from federal EPA records, TRI self-reported emissions, SDWIS compliance history, NPL Hazard Ranking System scores, and AQS daily AQI summaries, and are not adjusted, weighted, or forecast. A past violation or elevated score does not itself indicate current unsafe conditions; it documents the regulatory and disclosure history publicly filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the most recent reporting cycle.

Population
111,652
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
172
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
3.2M 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 228 (93%) 17 0 74
2023 213 (93%) 15 1 101
2022 226 (95%) 13 0 77
2021 228 (93%) 17 0 87
2020 243 (99%) 2 0 64
2024 Good Air Quality: 93% of days
Median AQI: 39

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County 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 Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (172)

System Population Violations
HANOVER SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEM 57,931 0
LAKE MONTICELLO 12,933 0
LAKE LAND`OR 4,818 0
POWHATAN COURTHOUSE 3,005 0
LAKE CAROLINE 2,933 0
MOUNTAIN VIEW 2,773 0
LAKE WILDERNESS 2,513 2
CAPTAINS COVE 2,380 9
SPRING MEADOWS-MEADOW GATE 2,362 0
LAKE HOLIDAY ESTATES 2,130 0
RAINBOW FOREST 1,665 0
MAYFIELD FARMS 1,444 0
QUEENS LAKE SYSTEM 1,375 0
AVONDALE 1,285 0
IRVINGTON COMMUNITY OF 1,056 0
OAK SPRINGS 985 0
PRESIDENTIAL LAKES, SECT. 14 951 0
MANAKIN FARMS 948 0
WHITE OAK ESTATES 930 0
CHERRYDALE SUBDIVISION 928 0
STONEY CREEK VILLAGE 895 0
WHITE STONE 825 0
YORK TERRACE SYSTEM 755 0
RURAL POINT CENTRAL 690 0
WEEMS 678 0
OAKWOOD/PARKVIEW 630 0
NELSON PARK 530 0
EARLYSVILLE FOREST 488 0
REEDVILLE, TOWN OF 480 0
LIVELY, COMMUNITY OF 477 0
HANOVER FARMS 471 0
GWYNNFIELD SUBDIVISION 398 0
CALLAO 393 0
LAKE SHAWNEE ESTATES 379 0
CAMPBELL`S CREEK SUBDIVISION 375 0
FIVE LAKES NO 1 360 0
HEATHERSTONE/BOTETOURT FOREST 356 0
OAK HILL ESTATES 350 0
VENTER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION 350 0
BLUE RIDGE HEIGHTS 338 0
SHAWNEE LAND 330 0
MILL QUARTER PLANTATION 330 0
TOWN OF SALUDA 323 0
INDIAN CREEK ESTATES 318 0
CHESDIN MANOR SUBDIVISION 315 0
HEATHSVILLE 306 0
FOX RUN/CHAMPION FOREST SHORES 303 0
WALNUT GROVE NO 1 290 0
GREAT CREEK LANDING 290 0
CHESAPEAKE BAY ESTATES 288 0
HOLLY RIDGE NO 1 279 0
MALLARD BAY SUBDIVISION 264 0
COLONIAL FOREST 246 0
BROOKWOOD MANOR 230 0
MOUNTAIN RUN 225 0
LAKESIDE VILLAGE 220 0
JAMES RIVER ESTATES 219 0
FOXWELLS 218 0
YELLOW MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 205 0
JOYCEVILLE-HOLLY GROVE 205 0
LOTTSBURG 201 0
WHITE SAND HARBOUR 200 0
FRANKLIN ACRES 200 0
DUTCH HOLLOW SUBDIVISION 200 0
KINSALE, TOWN OF 198 0
WILDWOOD FOREST 188 0
PELHAM MANOR 183 0
LUTTRELLVILLE 175 0
HIGH POINT FARMS NO. 1 170 0
CARVER GARDENS 163 0
CEDARBROOKE SUBDIVISION 163 1
BURGESS 160 0
OVERLOOK HEIGHTS COMBINED 160 0
SINCLAIR MANOR 155 0
WOODRUFF SUBDIVISION 153 0
WINDY GAP MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 150 0
HOLLER SUBDIVISION 145 1
MASSANUTTEN VIEW SUBDIVISION 145 3
STONY SPRINGS SUBDIVISION 145 0
SANDY POINT SUBDIVISION 143 0
BELLS COVE SUBDIVISION 140 0
CEDAR POINTE 138 0
LEWISETTA 138 0
NOMINI BAY FARMS 138 0
ELSINORE SUBDIVISION 138 0
BRITISH WOODS 135 0
TIMBUCTU SUBDIVISION 132 1
CHURCHILL SUBDIVISION 130 0
RIVERBEND ESTATES 129 0
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE 125 0
TARTAN 123 0
GEORGETOWN SUBDIVISION 120 0
ANCHOR COVE SUBDIVISION 120 0
MERRYMOUNT SUBDIVISION 118 0
TANGLEWOOD SECTION U 118 0
MERRIMAC SOUTH 118 0
CROZIER 115 0
GLEBE POINT 111 0
COLUMBIA 110 0
BUCKHEAD SUBDIVISION 110 0
COVE COLONY 105 0
CHESAPEAKE SHORES 103 5
CASCADE MOBILE ESTATES 100 0
BON HARBOURS 96 0
HORNERS BEACH 95 0
SIOUAN SHORES 95 0
PALMYRA 90 0
RYAN SUBDIVISION 90 0
WINDSOR PARK 90 0
ST. TAMMANY LANDING 90 1
TWIN CEDARS 90 0
GLENDALE ACRES 87 0
CORBIN - LEWIS ESTATES 87 0
FOREST HILLS SUBD 85 0
PLEASANT GROVE SUBDIVISION 85 0
LONG BRANCH SHORES 85 1
COBBS SHORES 83 0
HERITAGE ESTATES 80 0
MOUNTAIN VIEW TRAILER PARK 80 0
BUSHFIELD 78 0
WICOMICO CHURCH 75 0
ACHSAH ACRES 75 0
BLACK STUMP 73 0
STAGECOACH HILLS 70 0
RAINIER ESTATES 70 0
LUCYS COVE 70 0
BRUNSWICK ESTATES 70 0
CLIFFS ON THE ROANOKE 70 0
EDINBURG EXTENDED 68 0
PINE HARBOR 68 0
BELL ACRES 68 0
LANCASTER SHORES 63 0
DRYSDALE SUBDIVISION 63 1
MILLERS SQUARE 60 0
PAGEBROOK 60 1
OAK PARK SUBDIVISION 60 0
DIANNE RIDGE 59 0
GENERAL PARKER SHORES 58 0
NOTTOWAY ACRES SUBDIVISION 58 0
VINEYARD GROVE 57 0
HICKS HILL SUBDIVISION 55 0
HAWK`S NEST POINT 53 0
NORTHTOWN VILLAGE 53 0
BALL POINT 51 0
CHESAPEAKE COVE 50 0
GRANITE HALL SHORES 50 0
PEETE RIVER FARM 50 1
NORMAN ACRES SUBDIVISION 50 0
WAVERLY SUBDIVISION 49 0
MARYFIELD SUB. 48 0
BLACK CREEK SUBDIVISION 48 0
CATALPA SUBDIVISION 48 0
CHURCHFIELDS 45 0
SLOOP POINTE 45 0
SCHOOLHOUSE MEADOWS 45 0
DAINGERFIELD SUBDIVISION 43 0
FOREST VIEW SUBDIVISION 43 0
BROWNS STORE 42 0
LANE VIEW SUBDIVISION 39 0
WOLFTRAP WOODS 38 0
ROLLING ACRES 36 0
TANGLEWOOD SECTION A 35 0
WESTOVER ESTATES 35 0
VALLEY VIEW 33 0
SUNNYBROOK SUBDIVISION 30 0
PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES 28 0
HAZEL RIVER 28 0
SPRINGWOOD SUBDIVISION 28 0
HIGHBANK 25 0
MILBURN SUBDIVISION 25 0
WICOMICO RIDGE 25 0
GIBSON MILLS SUBDIVISION 25 0

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Doswell LP 2.6M lbs
2 South Atlantic Galvanizing LLC 374.1K lbs
3 Tyson Farms Inc. - Processing Facility 150.2K lbs
4 Commonwealth Galvanizing 8.1K lbs
5 Chemtreat Inc 6.1K lbs
6 Concrete Pipe & Precast Llc-Hanover Pipe Plant 283 lbs
7 Concrete Pipe & Precast Llc-Ashland Precast Plant 177 lbs
8 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden 0 lbs
9 Pugh Lubricants Ashland 0 lbs
10 Pavestone - Richmond Va Plant [newline] 0 lbs
11 Ashland Rmc Plant 0 lbs
12 Cascades Bear Island Mill 0 lbs

Cities in Hanover (4)

Glen Allen
Pop: -
1 facilities · 3 water
Ashland
Pop: -
9 facilities · 1 water
Doswell
Pop: -
2 facilities · 0 water
Farrington
Pop: -
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Hanover, Virginia? ▼
Hanover, VA has an environmental risk score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 172 water systems on record. 12 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Hanover? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Hanover, VA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Hanover? ▼
Hanover, VA has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Hanover? ▼
In 2024, Hanover, VA recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 74. 93% 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 Hanover? ▼
Hanover, VA has 172 EPA-regulated water systems. 12 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 Hanover? ▼
Environmental compliance in Hanover, Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Virginia 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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