Montgomery, TN

Moderate Risk (45/100)

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 Montgomery in Tennessee · Population: 227,957

TRI sites such as Nyrstar Clarksville Inc; Everzinc USA Clarksville; Bridgestone Metalpha USA Inc; SDWIS systems such as CLARKSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT; EAST MONTGOMERY U.D.; CUNNINGHAM UTILITY DISTRICT anchor Montgomery, TN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 45/100 (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 EAST MONTGOMERY U.D.; CUNNINGHAM UTILITY DISTRICT; WOODLAWN UTILITY DISTRICT, while Nyrstar Clarksville Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 32 / peak 79 in 2024.

Burden score 45/100 (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, TN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-24.7%

13 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-24.7%

17.0 million lb → 12.8 million 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.

  • Montgomery, TN's total reported releases fell from 17.0 million lb in 2022 to 12.8 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, TN's off-site transfers rose from 12.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 126.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, TN's air releases rose from 225.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 771.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, TN's water releases fell from 209.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 24.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
227,957
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
73.4M 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 302 (84%) 59 0 79
2023 271 (77%) 79 1 105
2022 280 (78%) 79 0 87
2021 279 (78%) 79 1 138
2020 288 (80%) 69 2 116
2024 Good Air Quality: 84% of days
Median AQI: 32

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 Tennessee, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CLARKSVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT 251,864 0
EAST MONTGOMERY U.D. 18,382 10
CUNNINGHAM UTILITY DISTRICT 16,068 11
WOODLAWN UTILITY DISTRICT 12,069 21
CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS U.D. 3,623 0
CUNNINGHAM EAST-MONTG WTP 25 0

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nyrstar Clarksville Inc 72.9M lbs
2 Everzinc USA Clarksville 182.6K lbs
3 Bridgestone Metalpha USA Inc 165.2K lbs
4 Lg Electronics USA Inc. 65.4K lbs
5 Purity Zinc Metals LLC 28.2K lbs
6 American Snuff Co LLC 25.1K lbs
7 Florim USA Inc 11.1K lbs
8 Multi-Color Corp - Clarksville 8.9K lbs
9 Aludyne-Clarksville 5.2K lbs
10 Hankook & Co Es America Corp 3.1K lbs
11 Southern Graphic Systems LLC 1.1K lbs
12 Trane 176 lbs
13 Georgia Masonry Supply Clarksville 0 lbs
14 Hendrickson International - Trailer Suspension Systems 0 lbs
15 Mw/mb LLC 0 lbs

Cities in Montgomery (2)

Clarksville
15 facilities · 5 water
Woodlawn
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Montgomery, Tennessee?
Montgomery, TN has an environmental risk score of 45/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Montgomery?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Montgomery, TN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Montgomery?
Montgomery, TN has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 73.4M 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, TN recorded a median AQI of 32 and a peak AQI of 79. 84% 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, TN has 6 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 Montgomery?
Environmental compliance in Montgomery, Tennessee is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Tennessee 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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