Lenawee, MI

Moderate Risk (50/100)

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 Lenawee in Michigan · Population: 98,823

TRI sites such as Ervin Industries Inc; W2 Fuel LLC; Ppg Industries-Adrian; SDWIS systems such as ADRIAN; TECUMSEH; MADISON TOWNSHIP; NPL sites such as Anderson Development Co. anchor Lenawee, MI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 50/100 (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 Lenawee include CLINTON; MORENCI; DEERFIELD, while Ervin Industries Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 97 in 2024.

Burden score 50/100 (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 Lenawee -- 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 Lenawee, MI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-76.3%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-76.3%

758.0 thousand lb → 179.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Lenawee, MI's total reported releases fell from 758.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 179.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lenawee, MI's air releases rose from 15.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 168.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lenawee, MI's off-site transfers fell from 742.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 10.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lenawee, MI's water releases fell from 323 lb in 2022 to 254 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
98,823
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
25
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
3.6M 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 253 (69%) 113 0 97
2023 188 (52%) 166 8 165
2022 250 (68%) 115 0 97
2021 188 (58%) 134 0 93
2020 248 (68%) 116 2 122
2024 Good Air Quality: 69% 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 Michigan, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (25)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ADRIAN 23,663 0
TECUMSEH 8,521 0
MADISON TOWNSHIP 3,480 0
BLISSFIELD 3,276 0
CLINTON 2,336 4
HUDSON 2,307 0
MORENCI 2,220 1
DEERFIELD 943 36
ONSTED 907 0
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP 717 0
BRITTON 611 0
ADDISON 605 14
SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM 488 0
LEE VILLA MOBILE HOME PARK 283 1
RIGA TOWNSHIP 266 20
LAKE ARROWHEAD ESTATES 231 0
LEFFINGWELL ESTATES 210 2
MAN NOR FARMS SUBDIVISION 193 0
RICHLYN MANOR 192 0
WATERS EDGE MH COMMUNITY 180 19
DJW PROPERTIES MI LLC 144 0
BROOKDALE ADRIAN 115 0
CLINTON ESTATES 68 1
PARK VIEW COURT 63 0
SUNSET MHP 53 6

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ervin Industries Inc 2.5M lbs
2 W2 Fuel LLC 1.0M lbs
3 Ppg Industries-Adrian 32.0K lbs
4 Wacker Chemical Corp 21.2K lbs
5 Anderson Development Co 21.1K lbs
6 Crimson Holdings LLC 16.9K lbs
7 Valero Renewable Fuels Co LLC 7.0K lbs
8 Ervin Technologies 6.1K lbs
9 Silbond Corp 1.3K lbs
10 Adrian Steel Co 183 lbs
11 Inteva Products-Adrian Operations 6 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Anderson Development Co. Deleted NPL Site 31.02

Cities in Lenawee (14)

Adrian
8 facilities · 11 water
Riga
1 facilities · 1 water
Tecumseh
1 facilities · 1 water
Weston
1 facilities · 0 water
Hudson
0 facilities · 2 water
Onsted
0 facilities · 2 water
Addison
0 facilities · 1 water
Blissfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Britton
0 facilities · 1 water
Clinton
0 facilities · 1 water
Deerfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Jasper
0 facilities · 1 water
Morenci
0 facilities · 1 water
Palmyra
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lenawee, Michigan?
Lenawee, MI has an environmental risk score of 50/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 25 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lenawee?
Yes, Lenawee, MI 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 Lenawee?
Lenawee, MI has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lenawee?
In 2024, Lenawee, MI recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 97. 69% 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 Lenawee?
Lenawee, MI has 25 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Lenawee?
Environmental compliance in Lenawee, Michigan is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Michigan 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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