Hopkins, KY

Moderate Risk (39/100)

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 Hopkins in Kentucky · Population: 45,143

TRI sites such as Ahlstrom Filtration LLC; Jlok Corp; Ge Aerospace; SDWIS systems such as SOUTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT; NEBO WATER DISTRICT; NORTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT anchor Hopkins, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (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 Hopkins include SOUTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT; NEBO WATER DISTRICT; NORTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT, while Ahlstrom Filtration LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 39/100 (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 Hopkins -- 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 Hopkins, KY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-6.0%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-6.0%

603.4 thousand lb → 567.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Hopkins, KY's total reported releases fell from 603.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 567.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hopkins, KY's chemicals reported rose from 7 in 2022 to 9 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hopkins, KY's air releases fell from 555.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 519.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hopkins, KY's off-site transfers fell from 48.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 47.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
45,143
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
3.3M lbs

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SOUTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT 8,440 1
NEBO WATER DISTRICT 4,702 19
NORTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT 3,725 15
DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER 2,631 0
NORTONVILLE WATER WORKS 2,611 0
HANSON WATER SYSTEM 2,157 41
WHITE PLAINS WATER SYSTEM 1,871 1
EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER 1,708 0
MORTONS GAP WATER DEPARTMENT 1,485 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ahlstrom Filtration LLC 3.0M lbs
2 Jlok Corp 270.1K lbs
3 Ge Aerospace 4.4K lbs
4 Electro Cycle Inc. 1 lbs

Cities in Hopkins (9)

Madisonville
3 facilities · 1 water
Earlington
1 facilities · 1 water
Dawson Springs
0 facilities · 1 water
Dawson Springs, Ky 42408
0 facilities · 1 water
Hanson
0 facilities · 1 water
Mortons Gap
0 facilities · 1 water
Nebo
0 facilities · 1 water
Nortonville
0 facilities · 1 water
White Plains
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Hopkins, Kentucky?
Hopkins, KY has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Hopkins?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Hopkins, KY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Hopkins?
Hopkins, KY has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.3M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Hopkins?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Hopkins, KY. 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 Hopkins?
Hopkins, KY has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Hopkins?
Environmental compliance in Hopkins, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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