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Jefferson, 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 Jefferson in West Virginia · Population: 58,546

TRI sites such as Rockwoolusa; US Cbp Advanced Training Center # WV0002; Ox Paperboard LLC; SDWIS systems such as CHARLES TOWN UTILITIES; CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN; CORPORATION OF HARPERS FERRY; NPL sites such as Leetown Pesticide anchor Jefferson, 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 Jefferson include CHARLES TOWN UTILITIES; CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN; CORPORATION OF HARPERS FERRY, while Rockwoolusa 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 Jefferson -- 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 Jefferson, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-7.4%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-7.4%

168.0 thousand lb → 155.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Jefferson, WV's total reported releases fell from 167.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 155.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jefferson, WV's off-site transfers rose from 39.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 60.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jefferson, WV's air releases fell from 128.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 95.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jefferson, WV's chemicals reported fell from 9 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
58,546
TRI Facilities
7
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
425.6K lbs

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CHARLES TOWN UTILITIES 15,220 10
CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN 4,300 4
CORPORATION OF HARPERS FERRY 2,122 5
CHARLES TOWN UTL-GLEN HAVEN UTILITIES 195 6
CHARLES TOWN UTL-CAVALAND SUBDIVISION 107 0
LEIGHTS MHP 78 0
PINE ISLAND ESTATES 75 1
RUSSELLS MHP 75 0
POTOMAC FARMS WATER CO 27 25

TRI Facilities (7)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Rockwoolusa 405.6K lbs
2 US Cbp Advanced Training Center # WV0002 14.1K lbs
3 Ox Paperboard LLC 5.9K lbs
4 Automated Merchandising Systems Inc. 15 lbs
5 Ufp Ranson LLC 0 lbs
6 Griffith Energy Services Inc Boyd Ave Wv 0 lbs
7 Griffith Energy Services Inc-Charlestown 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Leetown Pesticide Deleted NPL Site 36.72

Cities in Jefferson (6)

Kearneysville
2 facilities · 2 water
Harpers Ferry
2 facilities · 1 water
Charles Town
1 facilities · 5 water
Ranson
1 facilities · 0 water
Shepherdstown
0 facilities · 1 water
Leetown
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Jefferson, West Virginia? ▼
Jefferson, WV has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Jefferson? ▼
Yes, Jefferson, 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 Jefferson? ▼
Jefferson, WV has 7 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 425.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Jefferson? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Jefferson, 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 Jefferson? ▼
Jefferson, WV has 9 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 Jefferson? ▼
Environmental compliance in Jefferson, 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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