Lauderdale, MS

Low Risk (28/100)

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 Mississippi · Population: 71,984

TRI sites such as Southern Cast Products Inc; Structural Steel Services Inc Plant 2; Mgc Terminal LLC; SDWIS systems such as NORTH LAUDERDALE W/A, INC; NTS UTILITY ASSOCIATION; CLARKDALE WATER ASSN # 1 anchor Lauderdale, MS's EPA extract. Derived burden score 28/100 (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 TOWN OF MARION, while Southern Cast Products Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 51 in 2024.

Burden score 28/100 (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, MS: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+6.5%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+6.5%

70.7 thousand lb → 75.3 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, MS's total reported releases rose from 70.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 75.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lauderdale, MS's water releases rose from 5 lb in 2022 to 30 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lauderdale, MS's air releases rose from 26.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 34.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lauderdale, MS's off-site transfers fell from 44.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 40.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
71,984
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
285.2K 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 242 (100%) 1 0 51
2023 227 (94%) 15 0 87
2022 230 (96%) 10 0 77
2021 244 (100%) 1 0 54
2020 252 (100%) 0 0 50
2024 Good Air Quality: 100% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 Mississippi, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NORTH LAUDERDALE W/A, INC 10,544 0
NTS UTILITY ASSOCIATION 5,103 0
CLARKDALE WATER ASSN # 1 4,500 0
LONG CREEK WATER ASSN #2 3,977 0
TOOMSUBA WATER ASSOCIATION 3,828 0
COLLINSVILLE WATER ASSN 3,403 0
LONG CREEK WATER ASSN #1 2,814 0
MERIDIAN NAVAL AIR STATION 2,800 0
SOUTHWEST LAUDERDALE W/A 2,724 0
RUSSELL UTILITIES INC 2,130 0
LONG CREEK W/A (WHYNOT) 1,823 0
TOWN OF MARION 1,751 2

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Southern Cast Products Inc 202.6K lbs
2 Structural Steel Services Inc Plant 2 58.8K lbs
3 Mgc Terminal LLC 18.4K lbs
4 Fairbanks Scales Inc 2.1K lbs
5 Tower Automotive 1.9K lbs
6 Nupla - South 1.1K lbs
7 US Navy Naval Air Station Meridian 299 lbs
8 Mid South Lumber Inc. 59 lbs
9 Atlas Roofing Corp 19 lbs
10 Mmc Materials Inc - Meridian Plant 2 lbs
11 Apac-Mississippi Inc Meridian Asphalt Plant 1 lbs
12 Americrete Ready-Mix Plant 61 0 lbs

Cities in Lauderdale (5)

Meridian
12 facilities · 8 water
Toomsuba
0 facilities · 2 water
Bailey
0 facilities · 1 water
Collinsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Marion
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lauderdale, Mississippi?
Lauderdale, MS has an environmental risk score of 28/100 (Low Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 12 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, MS in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Lauderdale?
Lauderdale, MS has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 285.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lauderdale?
In 2024, Lauderdale, MS recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 51. 100% 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 Lauderdale?
Lauderdale, MS has 12 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, Mississippi is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Mississippi 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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