Harrison, TX

High Risk (68/100)

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 Harrison in Texas · Population: 69,584

TRI sites such as Eastman Chemical Co Texas Operations; Westlake Longview Corp; American Electric Power H.w. Pirkey Power Plant; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF MARSHALL; GUM SPRINGS WSC 2; DIANA SUD; NPL sites such as Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant; Stewco, Inc. anchor Harrison, TX's EPA extract. Derived burden score 68/100 (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 Harrison include CITY OF MARSHALL; GUM SPRINGS WSC 2; HARLETON WSC, while Eastman Chemical Co Texas Operations leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 263 in 2024.

Burden score 68/100 (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 Harrison -- 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 Harrison, TX: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-16.1%

16 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-15.9%

5.0 million lb → 4.2 million 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.

  • Harrison, TX's total reported releases fell from 5.0 million lb in 2022 to 4.2 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Harrison, TX's water releases rose from 12.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 26.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Harrison, TX's land releases fell from 1.2 million lb in 2022 to 382.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Harrison, TX's chemicals reported fell from 76 in 2022 to 67 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
69,584
TRI Facilities
19
Water Systems
18
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
24.0M 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 233 (64%) 129 0 263
2023 207 (58%) 151 1 111
2022 164 (50%) 159 4 181
2021 205 (57%) 153 3 161
2020 264 (73%) 99 0 100
2024 Good Air Quality: 64% of days
Unhealthy days: 3
Median AQI: 44

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 (18)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF MARSHALL 23,091 9
GUM SPRINGS WSC 2 7,815 2
DIANA SUD 7,320 0
CITY OF HALLSVILLE 5,580 0
HARLETON WSC 4,107 8
GUM SPRINGS WSC 1 3,564 3
CITY OF WASKOM 2,923 0
GILL WSC 2,640 8
WEST HARRISON WSC 1,845 5
TALLEY WSC 1,737 1
NORTH HARRISON WSC 1,575 26
CADDO LAKE WSC 1,230 0
WASKOM RURAL WSC 1,098 0
CYPRESS VALLEY WSC PLANT 1 771 7
CYPRESS VALLEY WSC PLANT 2 705 71
CITY OF LEARY 451 0
CVWS SITE 1 426 17
HOLIDAY SPRINGS MOBILE HOME PARK 252 0

TRI Facilities (19)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Eastman Chemical Co Texas Operations 11.3M lbs
2 Westlake Longview Corp 5.2M lbs
3 American Electric Power H.w. Pirkey Power Plant 5.2M lbs
4 Invista Longview 938.4K lbs
5 Trinity Tank Car Inc. Plt 19 257.0K lbs
6 Prysmian Cables & Systems 242.2K lbs
7 Polynt Composites USA Inc. - Marshall 241.8K lbs
8 Pergan Marshall LLC 192.6K lbs
9 Synthomer Adhesive Tehcnologies Eastoflex & East 158.1K lbs
10 Air Liquide - Longview Pox 127.5K lbs
11 Norit Americas Inc 113.6K lbs
12 Azz Galvanizing Services-Waskom 61.0K lbs
13 Waskom Gas Processing Plant 27.9K lbs
14 Republic National Industries of Texas LP 24.9K lbs
15 Stemco LP 14.8K lbs
16 Marshall Minerals Inc 3.8K lbs
17 Crosby Longview 66 lbs
18 Atlas Oil Co - Longview 0 lbs
19 Marshall Pottery Inc. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant NPL Site 39.83
Stewco, Inc. Deleted NPL Site 48.86

Cities in Harrison (8)

Marshall
6 facilities · 4 water
Waskom
2 facilities · 2 water
Hallsville
1 facilities · 4 water
Scottsville
1 facilities · 2 water
Woodlawn
0 facilities · 3 water
Karnack
0 facilities · 2 water
Diana
0 facilities · 1 water
Harleton
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Harrison, Texas?
Harrison, TX has an environmental risk score of 68/100 (High Risk), based on 19 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 18 water systems on record. 11 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Harrison?
Yes, Harrison, TX has 2 Superfund sites 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 Harrison?
Harrison, TX has 19 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 24.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Harrison?
In 2024, Harrison, TX recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 263. 64% 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 Harrison?
Harrison, TX has 18 EPA-regulated water systems. 11 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 Harrison?
Environmental compliance in Harrison, 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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