Henry, IN

Low Risk (28/100)

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 Henry in Indiana · Population: 48,896

TRI sites such as New Castle Stainless Plate LLC; Grede LLC; Boar's Head Provisions Co. Inc. - New Castle; SDWIS systems such as NEW CASTLE UTILITIES; KNIGHTSTOWN WATER UTILITY; MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY anchor Henry, IN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 28/100 (Low 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 Henry include CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT; SHIRLEY MUNICIPAL WATER; HOOSIER YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY, while New Castle Stainless Plate LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 34 / peak 75 in 2024.

Burden score 28/100 (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 Henry -- 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 Henry, IN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+30.4%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+30.4%

14.2 thousand lb → 18.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Henry, IN's total reported releases rose from 14.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 18.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Henry, IN's off-site transfers rose from 14.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 18.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Henry, IN's air releases fell from 237 lb in 2022 to 210 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
48,896
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
90.9K 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 282 (78%) 79 0 75
2023 214 (61%) 124 8 192
2022 87 (78%) 24 0 95
2021 78 (67%) 39 0 82
2020 87 (74%) 31 0 67
2024 Good Air Quality: 78% 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 Indiana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NEW CASTLE UTILITIES 19,880 0
KNIGHTSTOWN WATER UTILITY 2,182 0
MIDDLETOWN WATER UTILITY 2,050 0
CARTHAGE WATER DEPARTMENT 1,000 2
SPICELAND MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY 969 0
SHIRLEY MUNICIPAL WATER 960 1
LEWISVILLE WATER WORKS 392 0
MOUNT SUMMIT WATER UTILITY 350 0
HOOSIER YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY 262 1
GOLDEN PEBBLES ESTATES 107 0
ARROWHEAD MOBILE HOME PARK 65 0
CADE APARTMENTS 50 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 New Castle Stainless Plate LLC 69.9K lbs
2 Grede LLC 21.0K lbs
3 Boar's Head Provisions Co. Inc. - New Castle 0 lbs
4 Draper Inc 0 lbs

Cities in Henry (6)

New Castle
3 facilities · 5 water
Spiceland
1 facilities · 1 water
Knightstown
0 facilities · 3 water
Middleton
0 facilities · 1 water
Mt. Summit
0 facilities · 1 water
Shirley
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Henry, Indiana?
Henry, IN has an environmental risk score of 28/100 (Low Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Henry?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Henry, IN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Henry?
Henry, IN has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 90.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Henry?
In 2024, Henry, IN recorded a median AQI of 34 and a peak AQI of 75. 78% 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 Henry?
Henry, IN has 12 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Henry?
Environmental compliance in Henry, Indiana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Indiana 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro