Houston, GA

Moderate Risk (35/100)

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 Houston in Georgia · Population: 166,902

TRI sites such as Perdue Foods LLC - Perry Complex; U.S. Dod Usaf Robins Afb; Interfor US Inc; SDWIS systems such as HOUSTON COUNTY-FEAGIN MILL; WARNER ROBINS; PERRY; NPL sites such as Robins Air Force Base (Landfill #4/Sludge Lagoon) anchor Houston, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 35/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Perdue Foods LLC - Perry Complex; U.S. Dod Usaf Robins Afb; Interfor US Inc are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Houston; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 105 in 2024.

Burden score 35/100 (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 Houston -- 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 Houston, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+4.0%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+3.4%

595.1 thousand lb → 615.1 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.

  • Houston, GA's total reported releases rose from 591.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 615.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Houston, GA's off-site transfers rose from 38.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 78.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Houston, GA's land releases rose from 33.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 39.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Houston, GA's air releases rose from 180.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 215.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
166,902
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
3.7M 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 247 (68%) 114 1 105
2023 190 (52%) 174 0 152
2022 214 (59%) 147 1 102
2021 182 (51%) 173 4 111
2020 202 (56%) 160 1 114
2024 Good Air Quality: 68% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 43

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 Georgia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HOUSTON COUNTY-FEAGIN MILL 92,971 0
WARNER ROBINS 83,705 0
PERRY 35,493 0
USAF-ROBINS AB MAIN 22,000 0
CENTERVILLE 14,701 0
HOUSTON COUNTY-HAYNESVILLE 1,847 0
HOUSTON COUNTY-HENDERSON 1,253 0

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Perdue Foods LLC - Perry Complex 2.5M lbs
2 U.S. Dod Usaf Robins Afb 808.0K lbs
3 Interfor US Inc 158.3K lbs
4 Frito-Lay Inc. - Perry Plant 133.0K lbs
5 Cemex Southeast Llc-Clinchfield Cement Plant 36.9K lbs
6 Mid-Georgia Cogen 3.4K lbs
7 Cascade Corp 2.3K lbs
8 Anchor Glass Container Corporation-Warner Robins 261 lbs
9 Clean Control Corp 12 lbs
10 Argos Warner Robins Concrete Plant 2 lbs
11 Southeast Emulsions-Perry 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Robins Air Force Base (Landfill #4/Sludge Lagoon) NPL Site 51.66

Cities in Houston (7)

Warner Robins
4 facilities · 4 water
Perry
3 facilities · 1 water
Kathleen
2 facilities · 0 water
Robins Afb
1 facilities · 1 water
Clinchfield
1 facilities · 0 water
Centerville
0 facilities · 1 water
Houston County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Houston, Georgia?
Houston, GA has an environmental risk score of 35/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Houston?
Yes, Houston, GA 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 Houston?
Houston, GA has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Houston?
In 2024, Houston, GA recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 105. 68% 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 Houston?
Houston, GA has 7 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Houston?
Environmental compliance in Houston, Georgia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Georgia 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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