Hood, TX

Moderate Risk (36/100)

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 Hood in Texas · Population: 64,198

TRI sites such as Cowtown Gas Processing Plant; Star Step Trinkote Coatings LLC; Tri-Chem Specialty LLC; SDWIS systems such as ACTON MUD; CITY OF GRANBURY; CITY OF TOLAR anchor Hood, TX's EPA extract. Derived burden score 36/100 (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 Hood include ACTON MUD; CITY OF GRANBURY; SKY HARBOUR WSC, while Cowtown Gas Processing Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 40 / peak 154 in 2024.

Burden score 36/100 (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 Hood -- 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 Hood, TX: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-15.3%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-90.1%

36.8 thousand lb → 3.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Hood, TX's total reported releases fell from 4.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hood, TX's air releases fell from 2.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hood, TX's off-site transfers fell from 1.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hood, TX's chemicals reported rose from 10 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
64,198
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
46.6K 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 274 (80%) 64 5 154
2023 289 (80%) 61 11 143
2022 295 (82%) 54 11 150
2021 331 (93%) 25 1 122
2020 330 (92%) 27 0 100
2024 Good Air Quality: 80% of days
Unhealthy days: 6
Median AQI: 40

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 (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ACTON MUD 20,458 6
CITY OF GRANBURY 11,468 5
CITY OF TOLAR 1,461 0
CITY OF LIPAN 1,344 0
SKY HARBOUR WSC 1,248 5
MESA GRANDE WSC 453 4
MOORELAND WATER COMPANY 414 1
HAPPY HILL FARM ACADEMY 238 0
LGRVR WSC 150 0
RAIN WSC 132 2

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Cowtown Gas Processing Plant 32.5K lbs
2 Star Step Trinkote Coatings LLC 14.1K lbs
3 Tri-Chem Specialty LLC 22 lbs
4 Ingram Concrete - Granbury 1 8 lbs

Cities in Hood (4)

Cresson
2 facilities · 3 water
Granbury
1 facilities · 8 water
Lipan
0 facilities · 1 water
Tolar
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Hood, Texas?
Hood, TX has an environmental risk score of 36/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Hood?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Hood, TX in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Hood?
Hood, TX has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 46.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Hood?
In 2024, Hood, TX recorded a median AQI of 40 and a peak AQI of 154. 80% 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 Hood?
Hood, TX has 10 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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 Hood?
Environmental compliance in Hood, 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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