Jackson, WV

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 West Virginia · Population: 27,753

TRI sites such as Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood LLC; Armstrong World Industries Inc Millwood Wv; Hartley Oil Co Inc; SDWIS systems such as SOUTHERN JACKSON COUNTY P S D; RIPLEY CITY OF; RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS; NPL sites such as Ravenswood PCE Ground Water Plume anchor Jackson, WV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 SOUTHERN JACKSON COUNTY P S D; RIPLEY CITY OF; RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS, while Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 41/100 (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, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+6.1%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+6.1%

54.7 thousand lb → 58.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Jackson, WV's total reported releases rose from 54.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 58.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jackson, WV's water releases fell from 1.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 837 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jackson, WV's chemicals reported rose from 7 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jackson, WV's air releases rose from 52.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 56.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
27,753
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
283.2K lbs

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SOUTHERN JACKSON COUNTY P S D 6,070 8
RIPLEY CITY OF 5,420 4
RAVENSWOOD MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 5,047 9
COTTAGEVILLE PSD 3,230 2
NORTHERN JACKSON COUNTY PSD 2,506 0
SOUTHERN JACKSON COUNTY PSD ROUTE 33 170 7

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood LLC 218.8K lbs
2 Armstrong World Industries Inc Millwood Wv 64.3K lbs
3 Hartley Oil Co Inc 170 lbs
4 Star Plastics Inc. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Ravenswood PCE Ground Water Plume NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Jackson (6)

Ravenswood
2 facilities · 1 water
Millwood
2 facilities · 0 water
Kenna
0 facilities · 2 water
Cottagville
0 facilities · 1 water
Ripley
0 facilities · 1 water
Sandyville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Jackson, West Virginia?
Jackson, WV has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Jackson?
Yes, Jackson, WV 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, WV has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 283.2K 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, WV. 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, WV has 6 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 Jackson?
Environmental compliance in Jackson, West Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the West Virginia 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