Monongalia, WV

Moderate Risk (58/100)

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 Monongalia in West Virginia · Population: 106,520

TRI sites such as Fort Martin Power Station; Longview Power; Humphrey No 7; SDWIS systems such as CLAY BATTELLE PSD; PLEASANT VALLEY PSD; UMH IN BROADMORE, LLC AKA BROADMORE ESTA; NPL sites such as Ordnance Works Disposal Areas anchor Monongalia, WV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 58/100 (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 Monongalia include PLEASANT VALLEY PSD; UMH IN BROADMORE, LLC AKA BROADMORE ESTA; FAIRVIEW TOWN OF, while Fort Martin Power Station leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 58/100 (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 Monongalia -- 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 Monongalia, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-12.2%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-12.2%

1.9 million lb → 1.7 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Monongalia, WV's total reported releases fell from 1.9 million lb in 2022 to 1.7 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monongalia, WV's water releases fell from 38.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 439 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monongalia, WV's off-site transfers fell from 19.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 6.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monongalia, WV's chemicals reported rose from 24 in 2022 to 32 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
106,520
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
18
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
13.2M 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 211 (79%) 56 0 93
2023 227 (82%) 49 0 169
2022 250 (89%) 30 0 77
2021 225 (80%) 57 0 80
2020 248 (91%) 26 0 90
2024 Good Air Quality: 79% 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 West Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (18)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CLAY BATTELLE PSD 3,858 0
PLEASANT VALLEY PSD 2,231 6
UMH IN BROADMORE, LLC AKA BROADMORE ESTA 972 7
FAIRVIEW TOWN OF 958 2
UMH ARBOR ESTATES 920 2
FOHL VILLAGE MHP 440 2
HUDSON ESTATES PWS 410 0
COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES 375 0
FRIEDEN MANOR MHP 350 0
SOMERSET ESTATES MHP 300 2
OAKWOOD LAKE VILLAGE MHP 273 8
DEER MEADOWS MHP 242 0
COLLINGWOOD LLC UMH NY 212 1
HAYDEN HEIGHTS MHP 188 0
LITTLE CHIPPEWA ESTATES 153 0
MOUNTAINTOP MOBILEHOME PARK 115 4
PLEASANT VALLEY PSD - NORTH CASSVILLE 114 0
MONROE VALLEY MHP 97 0

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Fort Martin Power Station 6.0M lbs
2 Longview Power 3.3M lbs
3 Humphrey No 7 2.5M lbs
4 Coresco LLC Maidsville Complex 706.1K lbs
5 Morgantown Energy Associates 547.5K lbs
6 Swanson Plating Corp Inc. 63.1K lbs
7 Monongalia County Coal Resources Inc. 32.7K lbs
8 Si Group Inc -North Plant 22.0K lbs
9 Si Group Inc - South Plant 16.9K lbs
10 Central Supply Co of Wv - Westover Plant 10.3K lbs
11 Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC - Morgantown Bulk Plant 0 lbs
12 Fci Morgantown 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Ordnance Works Disposal Areas Deleted NPL Site 35.62

Cities in Monongalia (6)

Morgantown
7 facilities · 15 water
Maidsville
4 facilities · 0 water
Wana
1 facilities · 0 water
Maidesville
0 facilities · 2 water
Core
0 facilities · 1 water
Fairview
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Monongalia, West Virginia?
Monongalia, WV has an environmental risk score of 58/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 18 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Monongalia?
Yes, Monongalia, 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 Monongalia?
Monongalia, WV has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 13.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Monongalia?
In 2024, Monongalia, WV recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 93. 79% 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 Monongalia?
Monongalia, WV has 18 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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 Monongalia?
Environmental compliance in Monongalia, 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