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Lowndes, MS

Moderate Risk (53/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Lowndes in Mississippi · Population: 58,187

TRI sites such as Columbus Cellulose Fibers; Steel Dynamics Inc Flat Roll Group Columbus Div; U.S. Tva Caledonia Combined Cycle Plant; SDWIS systems such as EAST LOWNDES W/A B WEST-OLD YORKVILLE RD; EAST LOWNDES W/A #2-HUCKLEBERRY; TOWN OF CALEDONIA; NPL sites such as Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus anchor Lowndes, MS's EPA extract. Derived burden score 53/100 (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 Lowndes include CHAPEL HILL-PLEASANT GROVE W/A; TOWN OF CRAWFORD; TOWN OF ARTESIA, while Columbus Cellulose Fibers leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 53/100 (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 Lowndes -- 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 Lowndes, MS: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+1.3%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+1.5%

2.3 million lb → 2.3 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 2 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Lowndes, MS's total reported releases rose from 2.3 million lb in 2022 to 2.3 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lowndes, MS's off-site transfers fell from 88.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 65.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lowndes, MS's water releases rose from 112.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 118.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lowndes, MS's land releases rose from 526.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 545.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
58,187
TRI Facilities
14
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
11.8M lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EAST LOWNDES W/A B WEST-OLD YORKVILLE RD 7,355 0
EAST LOWNDES W/A #2-HUCKLEBERRY 7,035 0
TOWN OF CALEDONIA 6,589 0
EAST LOWNDES #4-HERMAN-VAUGHN 5,678 0
EAST LOWNDES W/A A EAST-OLD YORKVILLE 4,778 0
PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC 2,500 0
EAST LOWNDES W/A #1-LEE STOKES 2,209 0
CHAPEL HILL-PLEASANT GROVE W/A 1,175 2
TOWN OF CRAWFORD 942 2
TOWN OF ARTESIA 496 2
EAST LOWNDES WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. 459 0

TRI Facilities (14)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Columbus Cellulose Fibers 9.8M lbs
2 Steel Dynamics Inc Flat Roll Group Columbus Div 972.0K lbs
3 U.S. Tva Caledonia Combined Cycle Plant 650.0K lbs
4 Nouryon Pulp & Performance Chemicals LLC 305.8K lbs
5 Columbus Brick Co 81.0K lbs
6 Columbus Roll Shop 29.6K lbs
7 Abb Motors & Mechanical Inc. 15.2K lbs
8 Primetals Technologies USA LLC 11.0K lbs
9 Valmet Inc Service Center 9.1K lbs
10 Golden Triangle Mill Service 1.4K lbs
11 Apac-Mississippi Inc Columbus Asphalt Plant 286 lbs
12 Delta Industries Inc - Plant 41 44 lbs
13 Mmc Materials Inc - Columbus South 1 lbs
14 Mississippi Precision Cast Parts 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus NPL Site 52.47

Cities in Lowndes (5)

Columbus
13 facilities · 9 water
Steens
1 facilities · 0 water
Crawford
0 facilities · 2 water
Artesia
0 facilities · 1 water
Caledonia
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lowndes, Mississippi? ▼
Lowndes, MS has an environmental risk score of 53/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 14 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lowndes? ▼
Yes, Lowndes, MS 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 Lowndes? ▼
Lowndes, MS has 14 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 11.8M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lowndes? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Lowndes, MS. 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 Lowndes? ▼
Lowndes, MS has 11 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Lowndes? ▼
Environmental compliance in Lowndes, Mississippi is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Mississippi 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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