Logan, KY

Moderate Risk (42/100)

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 Logan in Kentucky · Population: 27,731

TRI sites such as Logan Aluminum Inc; Russellville Engineered Castings Inc; Darling Ingredients Inc.; SDWIS systems such as EAST LOGAN WATER DISTRICT; RUSSELLVILLE MUN WATER WORKS; SOUTH LOGAN WATER ASSOCIATION; NPL sites such as Caldwell Lace Leather Co., Inc. anchor Logan, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 42/100 (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 Logan include EAST LOGAN WATER DISTRICT; SOUTH LOGAN WATER ASSOCIATION; LEWISBURG WATER WORKS, while Logan Aluminum Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 42/100 (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 Logan -- 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 Logan, KY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-37.7%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-37.7%

498.1 thousand lb → 310.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Logan, KY's total reported releases fell from 498.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 310.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Logan, KY's off-site transfers fell from 2.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 689 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Logan, KY's water releases fell from 7.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Logan, KY's land releases fell from 224.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 81.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
27,731
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.1M lbs

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EAST LOGAN WATER DISTRICT 9,060 4
RUSSELLVILLE MUN WATER WORKS 8,613 0
SOUTH LOGAN WATER ASSOCIATION 5,198 4
LEWISBURG WATER WORKS 3,119 33
AUBURN MUN WATER WORKS 1,931 3
ADAIRVILLE WATER WORKS 787 0

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Logan Aluminum Inc 1.8M lbs
2 Russellville Engineered Castings Inc 99.4K lbs
3 Darling Ingredients Inc. 93.3K lbs
4 Carpenter Co. 21.4K lbs
5 Emerson Electric Co 5.1K lbs
6 Champion Petfoods USA Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Caldwell Lace Leather Co., Inc. NPL Site 34.21

Cities in Logan (5)

Russellville
5 facilities · 2 water
Auburn
1 facilities · 2 water
Adairville
0 facilities · 1 water
Lewisburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Russellvile
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Logan, Kentucky?
Logan, KY has an environmental risk score of 42/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Logan?
Yes, Logan, KY 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 Logan?
Logan, KY has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Logan?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Logan, KY. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Logan?
Logan, KY has 6 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Logan?
Environmental compliance in Logan, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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