Lauderdale, AL

Low Risk (25/100)

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 Lauderdale in Alabama · Population: 95,037

TRI sites such as Southwire Co; Kith Kitchens-Florence; Thacker Casket Manufacturing Inc; SDWIS systems such as FAIRHOPE, CITY OF; WEST LAUDERDALE CO, WATER & FPA; EAST LAUDERDALE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY anchor Lauderdale, AL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 25/100 (Low 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 Lauderdale include CHISHOLM HEIGHTS, WATER & F P AUTHORITY, while Southwire Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 25/100 (Low 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 Lauderdale -- 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 Lauderdale, AL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-17.8%

7 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-6.1%

42.7 thousand lb → 40.1 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.

  • Lauderdale, AL's total reported releases fell from 18.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 14.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lauderdale, AL's water releases rose from 16 lb in 2022 to 30 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lauderdale, AL's air releases fell from 4.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lauderdale, AL's off-site transfers fell from 13.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 11.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
95,037
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
199.0K lbs

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FAIRHOPE, CITY OF 59,850 0
WEST LAUDERDALE CO, WATER & FPA 15,681 0
EAST LAUDERDALE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 10,296 0
GREENHILL WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY 8,214 0
ROGERSVILLE WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD 5,271 0
CHISHOLM HEIGHTS, WATER & F P AUTHORITY 4,881 1
LEXINGTON WATER WORKS 2,910 0
LEXINGTON W.D. RASCALTOWN COMMUNITY 217 0
WAYNE CO. B.P.U. #3 119 0

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Southwire Co 114.7K lbs
2 Kith Kitchens-Florence 25.2K lbs
3 Thacker Casket Manufacturing Inc 24.6K lbs
4 Southeastern Extrusion & Tool Inc 15.9K lbs
5 Tarkett Alabama Inc 10.6K lbs
6 Monarch Ceramic Tile Inc 4.1K lbs
7 Agrium US Inc 3.1K lbs
8 Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products Florence Alabama Plant 839 lbs
9 Georgia Masonry Supply Florence 0 lbs
10 Ready Mix USA LLC - Florence Plant 0 lbs

Cities in Lauderdale (4)

Florence
10 facilities · 5 water
Lexington
0 facilities · 2 water
Rogersville
0 facilities · 2 water
Fairhope
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lauderdale, Alabama?
Lauderdale, AL has an environmental risk score of 25/100 (Low Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lauderdale?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Lauderdale, AL in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Lauderdale?
Lauderdale, AL has 10 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 199.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lauderdale?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Lauderdale, AL. 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 Lauderdale?
Lauderdale, AL has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Lauderdale?
Environmental compliance in Lauderdale, Alabama is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alabama 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