Lebanon, PA

High Risk (60/100)

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 Lebanon in Pennsylvania · Population: 143,592

TRI sites such as Keystone Protein Co; US Army National Guard Fort Indiantown Gap-Wwtp; Farmer's Pride Inc; SDWIS systems such as LEBANON WATER AUTH; MYERSTOWN WATER AUTH; WOMELSDORF ROBESONIA JT AUTH; NPL sites such as Whitmoyer Laboratories anchor Lebanon, PA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 60/100 (High 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 Lebanon include LEBANON WATER AUTH; FREDERICKSBURG WATER AUTH; WEST LEBANON TWP WATER SUPPLY, while Keystone Protein Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 108 in 2024.

Burden score 60/100 (High 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 Lebanon -- 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 Lebanon, PA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-29.7%

21 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-29.7%

373.9 thousand lb → 262.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 3 facilities filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Lebanon, PA's total reported releases fell from 373.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 262.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lebanon, PA's water releases fell from 142.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 51.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lebanon, PA's off-site transfers fell from 35.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 13.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lebanon, PA's chemicals reported fell from 42 in 2022 to 32 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
143,592
TRI Facilities
28
Water Systems
24
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.0M 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 (66%) 122 2 108
2023 204 (56%) 151 5 265
2022 224 (62%) 138 2 108
2021 197 (54%) 166 2 117
2020 116 (68%) 53 1 115
2024 Good Air Quality: 66% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
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 Pennsylvania, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (24)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LEBANON WATER AUTH 57,000 2
MYERSTOWN WATER AUTH 9,500 0
WOMELSDORF ROBESONIA JT AUTH 7,070 0
BOROUGH OF CORNWALL 3,343 0
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP 3,100 0
NEWMANSTOWN WATER AUTH 2,335 0
FREDERICKSBURG WATER AUTH 1,200 2
HEIDELBERG TWP MUNI AUTH 975 0
WEST LEBANON TWP WATER SUPPLY 780 2
PALM CITY PARK 490 0
MT GRETNA AUTH 485 0
MT GRETNA CAMPMEETING ASSN 375 2
TWIN MAPLES MHP 280 0
CRESTVIEW VILLAGE MHP 223 0
SUNRISE TRAILER CT 200 0
MT GRETNA HEIGHTS WATER SYS 125 0
COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN COMM 100 0
TERRYHILL ESTATES MHP 90 1
IRVIN MANHEIM MHP 77 2
TIMBER SERVICE CORP 50 0
LOCUST GROVE MHP 49 0
SPRING LAKE PARK 35 0
CRALEY MHP 35 8
HOMEROOM COMMONS APARTMENTS 34 0

TRI Facilities (28)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Keystone Protein Co 886.5K lbs
2 US Army National Guard Fort Indiantown Gap-Wwtp 512.5K lbs
3 Farmer's Pride Inc 262.8K lbs
4 V&s Lebanon Galvanizing LLC 226.1K lbs
5 Bluescope Buildings Na 106.7K lbs
6 Plain & Fancy Kitchens 13.6K lbs
7 Sherwin-Williams Co 7.7K lbs
8 Te Connectivity 5.4K lbs
9 Farmers Pride Inc - Plant 3 5.3K lbs
10 Lebanon Seaboard Corp 3.0K lbs
11 Tech Cast LLC 2.3K lbs
12 Prl Industries Inc. Foundry Operations 852 lbs
13 Bqc Foundry 674 lbs
14 Elk Corp of Texas LLC Myerstown Facility 120 lbs
15 Prl Industries Inc 59 lbs
16 Wabash National L.P. 40 lbs
17 Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid LLC DBA Swiss Premium 5 lbs
18 Pennsy Supply Inc Prescott Facility 1 lbs
19 Prl Industries Inc. Machine Shop 0 lbs
20 Table Trust Brands LLC Freebird West 0 lbs
21 Table Trust Brandsllc Freebird East 0 lbs
22 Ppc Lubricants LLC 0 lbs
23 Regupol America 0 lbs
24 Murry's Inc 0 lbs
25 Cargill Feed & Nutrition Lebanon 0 lbs
26 Keystone Fence Supplies LLC 0 lbs
27 Ask Foods Inc. East Plant 0 lbs
28 Ask Foods Inc. West Plant 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Whitmoyer Laboratories NPL Site 46.25

Cities in Lebanon (11)

Lebanon
10 facilities · 5 water
Fredericksburg
5 facilities · 1 water
Jonestown
4 facilities · 0 water
Annville
2 facilities · 6 water
Myerstown
2 facilities · 2 water
Palmyra
2 facilities · 2 water
Schaefferstown
2 facilities · 1 water
Cornwall
1 facilities · 0 water
Mount Gretna
0 facilities · 4 water
Newmanstown
0 facilities · 3 water
Jackson Township
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?
Lebanon, PA has an environmental risk score of 60/100 (High Risk), based on 28 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 24 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lebanon?
Yes, Lebanon, PA has 1 Superfund site 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon, PA has 28 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lebanon?
In 2024, Lebanon, PA recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 108. 66% 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon, PA has 24 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Lebanon?
Environmental compliance in Lebanon, Pennsylvania is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Pennsylvania 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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