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Harlan, KY

Low Risk (20/100)

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 Harlan in Kentucky · Population: 26,185

SDWIS systems such as HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS; CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT; EVARTS MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT; NPL sites such as National Electric Coil Co./Cooper Industries anchor Harlan, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 20/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Harlan in this extract; water coverage still lists HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS; CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT; EVARTS MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 20/100 (Low 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 Harlan -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
26,185
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 4,574 1
CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT 4,428 1
EVARTS MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT 3,059 6
CUMBERLAND MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 2,843 8
BLACK MTN UTILITY/DAYHOIT 1,954 1
BLACK MTN UTILITY/ROSSPOINT 1,889 0
BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS 1,485 0
GREEN HILLS WATER DISTRICT 1,443 0
BLACK MTN UTILITY/KENVIR 1,396 0
LYNCH WATER WORKS 1,078 2
BENHAM WATER PLANT 855 2
BLACK MTN UTILITY/SUKEY RIDGE 740 0
BLACK MTN UTILITY/LOUELLEN 520 0
CAWOOD WATER-PATHFORK 463 0
BLACK MTN UTILITY/COXTON 356 1

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
National Electric Coil Co./Cooper Industries NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Harlan (8)

Baxter
0 facilities · 8 water
Cawood
0 facilities · 2 water
Benham
0 facilities · 1 water
Cumberland
0 facilities · 1 water
Evarts
0 facilities · 1 water
Harlan
0 facilities · 1 water
Lynch
0 facilities · 1 water
Dayhoit
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Harlan, Kentucky? ▼
Harlan, KY has an environmental risk score of 20/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Harlan? ▼
Yes, Harlan, KY 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 Harlan? ▼
Harlan, KY has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Harlan? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Harlan, KY. 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 Harlan? ▼
Harlan, KY has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 8 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 Harlan? ▼
Environmental compliance in Harlan, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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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