Henderson, NC

Moderate Risk (50/100)

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 Henderson in North Carolina · Population: 117,387

TRI sites such as Wilsonart LLC; Blue Ridge Metals Corp; Upm Raflatac Inc; SDWIS systems such as HENDERSONVILLE, CITY OF; FLETCHER ACADEMY INC; BEAR WALLOW VALLEY MHP; NPL sites such as General Electric Co/Shepherd Farm anchor Henderson, NC's EPA extract. Derived burden score 50/100 (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 Henderson include CLEAR CREEK MEADOWS S/D; THE BOULDERS; FRUITLAND MHP, while Wilsonart LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 50/100 (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 Henderson -- 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 Henderson, NC: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-14.1%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-14.1%

205.3 thousand lb → 176.4 thousand 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.

  • Henderson, NC's total reported releases fell from 205.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 176.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Henderson, NC's water releases fell from 265 lb in 2022 to 185 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Henderson, NC's air releases fell from 177.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 144.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Henderson, NC's off-site transfers rose from 27.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 32.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
117,387
TRI Facilities
18
Water Systems
20
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.2M lbs

Water Systems (20)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HENDERSONVILLE, CITY OF 79,278 0
FLETCHER ACADEMY INC 790 0
BEAR WALLOW VALLEY MHP 124 0
CLEAR CREEK MEADOWS S/D 124 3
OAK CREST RETIREMENT ESTATES 98 0
COUNTRY PLACE 97 0
HOLLY TREE S/D 95 0
ACONY BELL COMMUNITY 82 0
THE BOULDERS 80 3
KNOLL RIDGE MHP 75 0
FRUITLAND MHP 75 1
OLETA FALLS S/D 75 1
WIND SHADOWS CIRCLE MHP 72 5
MOUNTAIN VIEW MHP 67 2
CRAB CREEK VALLEY S/D 60 1
FAIRFIELD APARTMENTS 56 2
JETER MOUNTAIN MHP 54 0
JAY MAR TRAILER PARK 50 3
MOUNTAIN VIEW ASSISTED LIVING 44 2
SILENT SPRINGS PARK 25 2

TRI Facilities (18)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Wilsonart LLC 554.7K lbs
2 Blue Ridge Metals Corp 280.8K lbs
3 Upm Raflatac Inc 130.8K lbs
4 Linamar Light Metals-Mr 78.3K lbs
5 Coats Na Hendersonville Plant 57.8K lbs
6 Continental Automotive Systems Inc. 37.2K lbs
7 Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems LLC 12.7K lbs
8 Agi Shorewood Group (multi Packagaing Solutions) 11.5K lbs
9 Current Lighting Solutions LLC 421 lbs
10 Haynes Wire Co 115 lbs
11 Mma Manufacturing 62 lbs
12 Borgwarner Thermal Systems Inc 60 lbs
13 Carolina Ready Mix & Builders Supply LLC 6 lbs
14 Southern Concrete Materials-Fletcher Plant 4 lbs
15 Southern Concrete Materials-Precast Div 2 lbs
16 Southern Concrete Materials-Hendersonville Plant 2 lbs
17 Southern Concrete Materials-Naples Facility 0 lbs
18 Southern Concrete Materials-Mills River Plant 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
General Electric Co/Shepherd Farm NPL Site 70.71

Cities in Henderson (7)

Fletcher
8 facilities · 1 water
Hendersonville
4 facilities · 15 water
Mills River
3 facilities · 1 water
East Flat Rock
3 facilities · 0 water
Etowah
0 facilities · 1 water
Flat Rock
0 facilities · 1 water
Horseshoe
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Henderson, North Carolina?
Henderson, NC has an environmental risk score of 50/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 18 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 20 water systems on record. 11 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Henderson?
Yes, Henderson, NC 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 Henderson?
Henderson, NC has 18 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Henderson?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Henderson, NC. 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 Henderson?
Henderson, NC has 20 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 Henderson?
Environmental compliance in Henderson, North Carolina is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Carolina 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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