Mineral, WV

Moderate Risk (39/100)

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 Mineral in West Virginia · Population: 26,922

TRI sites such as Allegany Ballistics Lab (nirop); Kingsford Manufacturing Co; SDWIS systems such as FRANKFORT PSD; KEYSER CITY OF; NEW CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION; NPL sites such as Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (USNAVY) anchor Mineral, WV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (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 Mineral include FRANKFORT PSD; KEYSER CITY OF; NEW CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION, while Allegany Ballistics Lab (nirop) leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 39/100 (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 Mineral -- 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 Mineral, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+48.8%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+48.8%

33.5 thousand lb → 49.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Mineral, WV's total reported releases rose from 33.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 49.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Mineral, WV's off-site transfers rose from 2.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Mineral, WV's air releases rose from 31.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 44.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Mineral, WV's chemicals reported rose from 7 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
26,922
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
167.6K lbs

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FRANKFORT PSD 6,747 8
KEYSER CITY OF 4,796 5
NEW CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION 3,163 8
FRANKFORT PSD WILEY FORD 1,062 2
FOUNTAIN PSD 1,001 0
CARPENDALE, TOWN OF 937 0
PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL WTR WKS 847 34
FOUNTAIN PSD BURLINGTON 793 0
RIDGELEY, TOWN OF 737 1
KNOBLEY WATER SYSTEM 132 1

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Allegany Ballistics Lab (nirop) 166.8K lbs
2 Kingsford Manufacturing Co 848 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (USNAVY) NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Mineral (6)

Keyser
1 facilities · 5 water
Rocket Center
1 facilities · 0 water
Fort Ashby
0 facilities · 2 water
Ridgeley
0 facilities · 2 water
Piedmont
0 facilities · 1 water
Mineral County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Mineral, West Virginia?
Mineral, WV has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Mineral?
Yes, Mineral, WV 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 Mineral?
Mineral, WV has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 167.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Mineral?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Mineral, WV. 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 Mineral?
Mineral, WV has 10 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 Mineral?
Environmental compliance in Mineral, West Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the West Virginia 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