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Kent, MD

Moderate Risk (30/100)

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 Kent in Maryland · Population: 19,265

TRI sites such as Eastman Specialties Corp; Wenger Feeds Llc-Massey (f/k/a Wenger Feed Mill Inc); Dixon Valve & Coupling Co; SDWIS systems such as TOWN OF CHESTERTOWN; TOWN OF ROCK HALL; WORTON anchor Kent, MD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 30/100 (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 Kent include TOWN OF CHESTERTOWN; TOWN OF GALENA; TOWN OF BETTERTON, while Eastman Specialties Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 40 / peak 105 in 2024.

Burden score 30/100 (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 Kent -- 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 Kent, MD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-9.4%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-9.4%

1.2 thousand lb → 1.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Kent, MD's total reported releases fell from 1.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Kent, MD's chemicals reported fell from 10 in 2022 to 9 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Kent, MD's air releases fell from 1.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
19,265
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
5.9K 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 289 (80%) 71 2 105
2023 276 (76%) 78 4 199
2022 292 (81%) 69 0 93
2021 284 (80%) 72 1 108
2020 333 (93%) 26 0 100
2024 Good Air Quality: 80% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 40

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 Maryland, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
TOWN OF CHESTERTOWN 5,400 1
TOWN OF ROCK HALL 1,750 0
WORTON 955 0
FAIRLEE 725 0
TOWN OF MILLINGTON 625 0
TOWN OF GALENA 560 2
TOWN OF BETTERTON 481 6
KENNEDYVILLE 300 0
EDESVILLE 296 0
MILLINGTON DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 260 0
ANGELICA NURSERIES - NURSERY VIEW 38 1

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Eastman Specialties Corp 5.9K lbs
2 Wenger Feeds Llc-Massey (f/k/a Wenger Feed Mill Inc) 1 lbs
3 Dixon Valve & Coupling Co 0 lbs
4 Dixon Valve & Coupling Co 0 lbs

Cities in Kent (6)

Chestertown
3 facilities · 7 water
Massey
1 facilities · 0 water
Betterton
0 facilities · 1 water
Kennedyville
0 facilities · 1 water
Millington
0 facilities · 1 water
Rock Hall
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Kent, Maryland? ▼
Kent, MD has an environmental risk score of 30/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Kent? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Kent, MD in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Kent? ▼
Kent, MD has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 5.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Kent? ▼
In 2024, Kent, MD recorded a median AQI of 40 and a peak AQI of 105. 80% 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 Kent? ▼
Kent, MD has 11 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 Kent? ▼
Environmental compliance in Kent, Maryland is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Maryland 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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