Madison, MS

Moderate Risk (47/100)

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 Madison in Mississippi · Population: 110,303

TRI sites such as Nissan N.a. Inc.; Peco Foods Inc - Canton Fulton Street; Tower Automotive; SDWIS systems such as BEAR CREEK W/A-WEST; CITY OF RIDGELAND; BEAR CREEK W/A -EAST; NPL sites such as Southeastern Wood Preserving anchor Madison, MS's EPA extract. Derived burden score 47/100 (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 Madison include CITY OF RIDGELAND; CITY OF CANTON; CMU - LAKE CAROLINE, while Nissan N.a. Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 47/100 (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 Madison -- 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 Madison, MS: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+5.3%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+5.3%

483.3 thousand lb → 509.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Madison, MS's total reported releases rose from 483.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 509.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Madison, MS's air releases rose from 316.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 344.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Madison, MS's chemicals reported rose from 24 in 2022 to 26 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Madison, MS's off-site transfers fell from 166.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 164.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
110,303
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.6M lbs

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BEAR CREEK W/A-WEST 26,677 0
CITY OF RIDGELAND 24,340 9
BEAR CREEK W/A -EAST 18,770 0
CITY OF CANTON 16,785 2
CMU - LAKE CAROLINE 8,511 2
EAST MADISON WATER ASSN-WEST 7,339 0
TOWN OF FLORA #1 1,653 0
TOWN OF PICKENS 1,587 0
WEST MADISON UTL DIST 1,287 0
BIG BLACK W/A-CAMDEN 1,272 1
BIG BLACK WATER ASSOCIATION 1,080 2
LAKE LORMAN UTL DISTRICT 599 0
AUDUBON PARK APARTMENTS WATER SYSTEM 534 0
TOUGALOO COLLEGE 534 0
CAMERON COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM, INC 428 0

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nissan N.a. Inc. 1.2M lbs
2 Peco Foods Inc - Canton Fulton Street 250.2K lbs
3 Tower Automotive 156.7K lbs
4 Kasai N.a. Inc Madison Plant 23.0K lbs
5 Westlake Compounds LLC 3.3K lbs
6 Jackson Ready-Mix Plant 26 2 lbs
7 Mmc Materials Inc - Gluckstadt 2 lbs
8 Parker Hannifin (fluid Control Div) 1 lbs
9 Mmc Materials Inc - Ragsdale Road 0 lbs
10 Steel Technologies LLC 0 lbs
11 Nucor Grating - Fisher & Ludlow Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Southeastern Wood Preserving NPL Site 48.03

Cities in Madison (6)

Madison
8 facilities · 3 water
Canton
3 facilities · 8 water
Ridgeland
0 facilities · 5 water
Flora
0 facilities · 2 water
Pickens
0 facilities · 1 water
Tougaloo
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Madison, Mississippi?
Madison, MS has an environmental risk score of 47/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Madison?
Yes, Madison, 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 Madison?
Madison, MS has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Madison?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Madison, 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 Madison?
Madison, MS has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Madison?
Environmental compliance in Madison, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro