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Lawrence, AL

Low Risk (15/100)

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 Lawrence in Alabama · Population: 33,182

TRI sites such as Nucor Tubular Products - Trinity; Resco Products Inc.; SDWIS systems such as WEST LAWRENCE WATER COOP; MOULTON WATER WORKS BOARD; TRINITY WATER WORKS SYSTEM anchor Lawrence, AL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Nucor Tubular Products - Trinity; Resco Products Inc. are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Lawrence; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 33 / peak 86 in 2024.

Burden score 15/100 (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 Lawrence -- 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 Lawrence, AL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-0.6%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-0.6%

5.1 thousand lb → 5.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Lawrence, AL's total reported releases fell from 5.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lawrence, AL's chemicals reported rose from 2 in 2022 to 3 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lawrence, AL's air releases fell from 5.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
33,182
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
34.1K 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 95 (86%) 15 0 86
2023 81 (83%) 17 0 67
2022 92 (90%) 10 0 58
2021 89 (89%) 11 0 60
2020 84 (93%) 6 0 78
2024 Good Air Quality: 86% of days
Median AQI: 33

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 Alabama, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WEST LAWRENCE WATER COOP 15,669 0
MOULTON WATER WORKS BOARD 9,585 0
TRINITY WATER WORKS SYSTEM 2,844 0
TOWN CREEK WATER SYSTEM 1,527 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nucor Tubular Products - Trinity 34.1K lbs
2 Resco Products Inc. 1 lbs

Cities in Lawrence (3)

Moulton
1 facilities · 1 water
Mt. Hope
0 facilities · 1 water
Town Creek
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lawrence, Alabama? ▼
Lawrence, AL has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lawrence? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Lawrence, AL in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Lawrence? ▼
Lawrence, AL has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 34.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lawrence? ▼
In 2024, Lawrence, AL recorded a median AQI of 33 and a peak AQI of 86. 86% 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 Lawrence? ▼
Lawrence, AL has 4 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Lawrence? ▼
Environmental compliance in Lawrence, 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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