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Henrico, VA

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 Henrico in Virginia · Population: 334,434

TRI sites such as Ennis-Flint Richmond; Sterilization Services of Virginia; Ir Engraving LLC; SDWIS systems such as PECAN GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK; SHADY OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK; HEBRON WOODS MOBILE HOME PARK; NPL sites such as Rentokil, Inc. (Virginia Wood Preserving Division) anchor Henrico, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Henrico include HEBRON WOODS MOBILE HOME PARK; PAISANO MOBILE HOME PARK; SWAN LAKE MOBILE ESTATES, while Ennis-Flint Richmond leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 112 in 2024.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Henrico -- 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 Henrico, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-35.8%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-35.8%

28.1 thousand lb → 18.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Henrico, VA's total reported releases fell from 28.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 18.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Henrico, VA's air releases fell from 22.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 14.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Henrico, VA's off-site transfers fell from 5.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Henrico, VA's chemicals reported fell from 14 in 2022 to 12 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
334,434
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
104.0K 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 289 (79%) 76 1 112
2023 221 (61%) 140 3 159
2022 235 (65%) 128 1 112
2021 221 (61%) 141 1 112
2020 287 (78%) 79 0 71
2024 Good Air Quality: 79% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 41

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 Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PECAN GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK 467 0
SHADY OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK 297 0
HEBRON WOODS MOBILE HOME PARK 250 2
TOWN AND COUNTRY ESTATES 200 0
MOON LAKE ESTATES 190 0
PAISANO MOBILE HOME PARK 146 3
COTTAGE ROW 120 0
SWAN LAKE MOBILE ESTATES 100 1
TREVORS BEND 48 2
LONG ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 48 2
LYNN HILL COURT & CHARLES MANOR 44 1
LAKEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK 25 2

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ennis-Flint Richmond 41.5K lbs
2 Sterilization Services of Virginia 35.5K lbs
3 Ir Engraving LLC 12.5K lbs
4 Southern Graphic Systems LLC 10.8K lbs
5 Johns Manville Corp Hamilton Plant 3.5K lbs
6 Power Distribution Inc. 170 lbs
7 Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete Plant 780 Richmond 1 lbs
8 Mechanicsville Concrete Llc-Airport Plant (oakleys Lane) 0 lbs
9 Darbytown Power Station 0 lbs
10 Mechanicsville Concrete LLC 0 lbs
11 Seppic Inc. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Rentokil, Inc. (Virginia Wood Preserving Division) NPL Site 30.34

Cities in Henrico (2)

Henrico
4 facilities · 1 water
Sandston
3 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Henrico, Virginia? ▼
Henrico, VA has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Henrico? ▼
Yes, Henrico, VA 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 Henrico? ▼
Henrico, VA has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 104.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Henrico? ▼
In 2024, Henrico, VA recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 112. 79% 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 Henrico? ▼
Henrico, VA has 12 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Henrico? ▼
Environmental compliance in Henrico, Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the 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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