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Jackson, MI

Moderate Risk (52/100)

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 Jackson in Michigan · Population: 160,187

TRI sites such as Chemetall US Inc; Royal Adhesives & Sealants; Tac Manufacturing Inc; SDWIS systems such as JACKSON; SUMMIT TOWNSHIP; BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP; NPL sites such as Michner Plating - Mechanic Street anchor Jackson, MI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 52/100 (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 Jackson include JACKSON; WILLOWS ON TWIN PONDS; ARBOR RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, while Chemetall US Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 52/100 (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 Jackson -- 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 Jackson, MI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-12.4%

14 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-12.4%

198.3 thousand lb → 173.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Jackson, MI's total reported releases fell from 198.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 173.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jackson, MI's off-site transfers fell from 184.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 161.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jackson, MI's air releases fell from 13.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 12.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
160,187
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
501.5K lbs

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
JACKSON 33,165 4
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP 25,355 0
BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP 21,222 0
GRASS LAKE 1,986 0
LEONI TOWNSHIP 1,893 0
BROOKLYN 1,313 0
CONCORD 1,050 0
SPRINGPORT 800 0
PARMA, VILLAGE OF 768 0
NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP 444 0
INDIAN VILLAGE 394 0
WILLOWS ON TWIN PONDS 147 3
ARBOR RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS 58 3
LAKESHORE CONDOMINIUMS 38 1
LILLY BANK LANE 10 0

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Chemetall US Inc 354.4K lbs
2 Royal Adhesives & Sealants 87.7K lbs
3 Tac Manufacturing Inc 25.4K lbs
4 Mplx Terminals LLC - Jackson Mi Terminal 10.4K lbs
5 Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc. 9.8K lbs
6 Elm Plating Co. 8.4K lbs
7 Gerdau Special Steel Na 5.2K lbs
8 Industrial Steel Treating 49 lbs
9 Eaton Aerospace Corp 33 lbs
10 Certainteed 31 lbs
11 Milsco Michigan Seat Co 15 lbs
12 Michigan Paving & Materials Co - Jackson 7 lbs
13 Kelly Fuels Inc 0 lbs
14 Misa Specialty Processing 0 lbs
15 Smw Mfg Amsted Automotive Group-Munith 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Michner Plating - Mechanic Street NPL Site 39.12

Cities in Jackson (9)

Jackson
12 facilities · 6 water
Michigan Center
1 facilities · 1 water
Parma
1 facilities · 1 water
Munith
1 facilities · 0 water
Brooklyn
0 facilities · 2 water
Concord
0 facilities · 2 water
Grass Lake
0 facilities · 1 water
Napoleon
0 facilities · 1 water
Springport
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Jackson, Michigan? ▼
Jackson, MI has an environmental risk score of 52/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Jackson? ▼
Yes, Jackson, MI 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 Jackson? ▼
Jackson, MI has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 501.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Jackson? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Jackson, MI. 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 Jackson? ▼
Jackson, MI has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Jackson? ▼
Environmental compliance in Jackson, Michigan is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Michigan 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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