Lawrence, OH

Moderate Risk (33/100)

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 Ohio · Population: 57,385

TRI sites such as Americas Styrenics LLC - Hanging Rock; Vertiv Corp; McGinnis Inc.; SDWIS systems such as HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION; IRONTON; SOUTH POINT VILLAGE; NPL sites such as Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke; E.H. Schilling Landfill; South Point Plant anchor Lawrence, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 33/100 (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 Lawrence include IRONTON, while Americas Styrenics LLC - Hanging Rock leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 99 in 2024.

Burden score 33/100 (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 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, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-26.1%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-26.1%

5.4 thousand lb → 4.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Lawrence, OH's total reported releases fell from 5.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 4.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lawrence, OH's off-site transfers fell from 1.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lawrence, OH's air releases fell from 3.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
57,385
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
17.6K 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 264 (72%) 102 0 99
2023 225 (62%) 134 4 160
2022 220 (61%) 141 0 74
2021 210 (58%) 155 0 99
2020 279 (79%) 75 0 77
2024 Good Air Quality: 72% of days
Median AQI: 43

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 Ohio, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION 34,942 0
IRONTON 11,129 1
SOUTH POINT VILLAGE 4,133 0
COAL GROVE 2,167 0
PROCTORVILLE VILLAGE PWS 574 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Americas Styrenics LLC - Hanging Rock 13.1K lbs
2 Vertiv Corp 4.5K lbs
3 McGinnis Inc. 70 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke NPL Site 47.05
E.H. Schilling Landfill NPL Site 34.56
South Point Plant NPL Site 46.33

Cities in Lawrence (4)

Ironton
2 facilities · 2 water
South Point
1 facilities · 2 water
Proctorville
0 facilities · 1 water
Hamilton Township
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lawrence, Ohio?
Lawrence, OH has an environmental risk score of 33/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lawrence?
Yes, Lawrence, OH has 3 Superfund sites 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 Lawrence?
Lawrence, OH has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 17.6K 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, OH recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 99. 72% 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, OH has 5 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 Lawrence?
Environmental compliance in Lawrence, Ohio is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Ohio 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