Harrison, WV

Moderate Risk (49/100)

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 West Virginia · Population: 65,407

TRI sites such as Harrison Power Station; Harrison County Coal Resources; Amsted Graphite Materials; SDWIS systems such as CLARKSBURG WATER BOARD; BRIDGEPORT CITY OF; SHINNSTON CITY OF; NPL sites such as North 25th Street Glass and Zinc anchor Harrison, WV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 49/100 (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 Harrison include BRIDGEPORT CITY OF; SHINNSTON CITY OF; GREATER HARRISON PSD LOST CREEK MT CLARE, while Harrison Power Station leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 34 / peak 60 in 2024.

Burden score 49/100 (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 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, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-51.1%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-51.1%

7.5 million lb → 3.7 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Harrison, WV's total reported releases fell from 7.5 million lb in 2022 to 3.7 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Harrison, WV's off-site transfers fell from 7.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 525 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Harrison, WV's water releases rose from 1.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Harrison, WV's air releases fell from 5.5 million lb in 2022 to 1.8 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
65,407
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
21
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
32.7M 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 91 (81%) 22 0 60
2023 82 (77%) 24 0 166
2022 93 (82%) 20 0 69
2021 82 (71%) 33 0 69
2020 99 (84%) 19 0 80
2024 Good Air Quality: 81% of days
Median AQI: 34

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 West Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (21)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CLARKSBURG WATER BOARD 19,072 0
BRIDGEPORT CITY OF 10,775 2
SHINNSTON CITY OF 4,959 11
GREATER HARRISON PSD LOST CREEK MT CLARE 3,536 36
GREATER HARRISON PSD VALLEY OF GOOD HOPE 2,744 21
SHORTLINE PSD 2,727 19
GREATER HARRISON PSD - QUIET DELL 2,328 4
STONEWOOD CITY OF 2,236 0
ENLARGED HEPZIBAH PSD 1,912 0
NUTTER FORT TOWN OF 1,845 2
LUMBERPORT TOWN OF 1,519 21
BINGAMON PSD 1,179 1
COONS RUN PSD 1,059 4
ANMOORE TOWN OF 1,013 2
WEST MILFORD WATER WORKS 645 4
EAST VIEW PSD 194 381 0
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC 353 2
SHINNSTON - SALTWELL ROAD 205 3
FAIR OAKS SUBDIVISION 178 0
EAST VIEW PSD 172 164 0
LOST CREEK FARM 25 0

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Harrison Power Station 32.5M lbs
2 Harrison County Coal Resources 138.4K lbs
3 Amsted Graphite Materials 29.3K lbs
4 Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. 18.3K lbs
5 Central Supply Co of Wv - Saltwell Plant 10.7K lbs
6 Agama Glass Technologies LLC 6.0K lbs
7 Stockmeier Urethanes USA Inc 3.2K lbs
8 Skana Aluminum Co 26 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
North 25th Street Glass and Zinc NPL Site 48.03

Cities in Harrison (11)

Clarksburg
3 facilities · 4 water
Bridgeport
2 facilities · 1 water
Shinnston
1 facilities · 4 water
Anmoore
1 facilities · 1 water
Haywood
1 facilities · 0 water
West Milford
0 facilities · 6 water
Lost Creek
0 facilities · 1 water
Lumberport
0 facilities · 1 water
Nutter Fort
0 facilities · 1 water
Reynoldsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Stonewood
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Harrison, West Virginia?
Harrison, WV has an environmental risk score of 49/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 21 water systems on record. 14 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Harrison?
Yes, Harrison, WV 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 Harrison?
Harrison, WV has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 32.7M 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, WV recorded a median AQI of 34 and a peak AQI of 60. 81% 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, WV has 21 EPA-regulated water systems. 14 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, 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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