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Montgomery, AL

Moderate Risk (51/100)

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 Montgomery in Alabama · Population: 227,197

TRI sites such as Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC; Hyundai Mobis; Dc Alabama Inc; SDWIS systems such as ELBA, THE WW AND EB OF THE CITY OF; SNOWDOUN WATER SYSTEM INC; FSI EVERGREEN ESTATES PROPERTY, LLC; NPL sites such as T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant) anchor Montgomery, AL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 51/100 (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 Montgomery include ELBA, THE WW AND EB OF THE CITY OF, while Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 102 in 2024.

Burden score 51/100 (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 Montgomery -- 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 Montgomery, AL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+16.6%

20 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+16.6%

176.3 thousand lb → 205.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Montgomery, AL's total reported releases rose from 176.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 205.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, AL's air releases rose from 121.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 171.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, AL's off-site transfers fell from 54.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 33.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, AL's chemicals reported fell from 37 in 2022 to 35 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
227,197
TRI Facilities
28
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.1M 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 247 (69%) 110 1 102
2023 138 (42%) 193 0 93
2022 269 (74%) 94 0 96
2021 222 (63%) 132 0 93
2020 70 (19%) 289 2 116
2024 Good Air Quality: 69% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 42

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 Alabama, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ELBA, THE WW AND EB OF THE CITY OF 5,361 14
SNOWDOUN WATER SYSTEM INC 2,550 0
FSI EVERGREEN ESTATES PROPERTY, LLC 1,533 0
RAMER WATER COMPANY, INC. 1,398 0
PILGRIM-PROVIDENCE WATER AUTHORITY 588 0

TRI Facilities (28)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC 559.0K lbs
2 Hyundai Mobis 162.1K lbs
3 Dc Alabama Inc 116.3K lbs
4 Hager Cos 91.4K lbs
5 Thermalex Inc 58.4K lbs
6 Steris Corp 38.0K lbs
7 Koch Foods of Alabama 26.8K lbs
8 Kinpak LLC 15.2K lbs
9 Jim Bishop Cabinets Inc 10.0K lbs
10 Mplx Terminals LLC - Montgomery Al Terminal 5.6K lbs
11 Hyundai Power Transformers USA 4.9K lbs
12 W&w-Afco Steel LLC 4.9K lbs
13 Rheem Manufacturing Water Heater Div 3.3K lbs
14 Sun Coast Resources LLC 3.2K lbs
15 Acme Brick Tile & Stone Montgomery Plant 1.5K lbs
16 The Nelson Paint Co of Alabama 1.1K lbs
17 Qualico Miscellaneous Inc 994 lbs
18 Jay R Smith Manufacturing Co 83 lbs
19 Api Heat Transfer 34 lbs
20 The Andersons Inc. Montgomery 10 lbs
21 Progress Rail 7 lbs
22 Feldmeier/alabama Equipment Inc 6 lbs
23 Koch Foods of Alabama,hope Hull Feed Mill 0 lbs
24 Nalco Co 0 lbs
25 Ridley Block Operations 0 lbs
26 US Dod Usaf Maxwell Afb 0 lbs
27 Ready Mix USA Llc-Montgomery Wares Plant 0 lbs
28 Ready Mix USA - Montgomery Metro Facility 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant) NPL Site 44.46

Cities in Montgomery (5)

Montgomery
25 facilities · 4 water
Hope Hull
1 facilities · 1 water
Maxwell Afb
1 facilities · 0 water
Mount Meigs
1 facilities · 0 water
Ramer
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Montgomery, Alabama? ▼
Montgomery, AL has an environmental risk score of 51/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 28 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Montgomery? ▼
Yes, Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery? ▼
Montgomery, AL has 28 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Montgomery? ▼
In 2024, Montgomery, AL recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 102. 69% 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 Montgomery? ▼
Montgomery, AL has 5 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Montgomery? ▼
Environmental compliance in Montgomery, Alabama is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alabama 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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