Hardy, WV

Moderate Risk (31/100)

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 Hardy in West Virginia · Population: 14,236

TRI sites such as American Woodmark Corp South Branch Plant; Pilgrim's Pride Corp Moorefield Fresh Facility; Pilgrim's Pride Corp Moorefield Feedmill; SDWIS systems such as MOOREFIELD MUNICIPAL WATER; HARDY COUNTY PSD 220 SOUTH; HARDY COUNTY PSD 220 N anchor Hardy, WV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 31/100 (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 Hardy include MOOREFIELD MUNICIPAL WATER; WARDENSVILLE, TOWN OF; HARDY COUNTY PSD BAKER, while American Woodmark Corp South Branch Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 31/100 (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 Hardy -- 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 Hardy, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-17.0%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-17.0%

80.1 thousand lb → 66.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Hardy, WV's total reported releases fell from 80.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 66.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hardy, WV's off-site transfers fell from 5.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hardy, WV's air releases fell from 74.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 66.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hardy, WV's chemicals reported fell from 16 in 2022 to 15 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
14,236
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
399.6K lbs

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MOOREFIELD MUNICIPAL WATER 2,328 1
HARDY COUNTY PSD 220 SOUTH 1,463 0
HARDY COUNTY PSD 220 N 1,442 0
HARDY COUNTY PSD-ROUTE 55 908 0
WARDENSVILLE, TOWN OF 788 106
HARDY COUNTY PSD-SOUTH FORK 254 0
HARDY COUNTY PSD-TROUT RUN 245 0
CALEDONIA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION 200 0
HARDY COUNTY PSD BAKER 150 60
HARDY COUNTY PSD MARVIN CHAPEL 90 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 American Woodmark Corp South Branch Plant 331.3K lbs
2 Pilgrim's Pride Corp Moorefield Fresh Facility 68.3K lbs
3 Pilgrim's Pride Corp Moorefield Feedmill 0 lbs
4 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden 0 lbs

Cities in Hardy (4)

Moorefield
3 facilities · 2 water
Baker
1 facilities · 0 water
Old Fields
0 facilities · 7 water
Wardensville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Hardy, West Virginia?
Hardy, WV has an environmental risk score of 31/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Hardy?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Hardy, WV in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Hardy?
Hardy, WV has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 399.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Hardy?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Hardy, WV. 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 Hardy?
Hardy, WV has 10 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Hardy?
Environmental compliance in Hardy, West Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the West 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro