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Oconee, GA

Low Risk (9/100)

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 Oconee in Georgia · Population: 42,788

SDWIS systems such as OCONEE COUNTY; HOLIDAY SHORES SUBDIVISION; SUGAR BEND-LAKE OCONEE S/D anchor Oconee, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 9/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Oconee in this extract; water coverage still lists OCONEE COUNTY; HOLIDAY SHORES SUBDIVISION; SUGAR BEND-LAKE OCONEE S/D. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 9/100 (Low 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 Oconee -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
42,788
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
25
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (25)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
OCONEE COUNTY 31,323 0
HOLIDAY SHORES SUBDIVISION 813 2
SUGAR BEND-LAKE OCONEE S/D 259 0
HIGHLANDS ON HAYNES CREEK S/D 237 0
FERNWOOD SUBDIVISION 218 0
TROTTER`S RIDGE SUBDIVISION 195 32
OAK HILLS WATER SYSTEM 192 0
SALEM PLANTATION SUBDIVISION 157 21
BARNETTS BLUFF 149 0
ASHLAND SUBDIVISION 140 0
BEAVER DAM ESTATES 124 0
EMERALD SHORES SUBDIVISION 120 0
RIVER BLUFF SUBDIVISION 105 0
WATER OAKS SUBDIVISION 100 0
THE BRIDGES SUBDIVISION 97 0
OLD MILL CHASE SUBDIVISION 95 0
HARROWFORD SUBDIVISION 92 0
BELL VIEW SHORES SUBDIVISION 73 0
BRIDLEGATE S/D 68 0
LITTLE HAYNES SUBDIVISION 62 0
RICHMOND HILL MHP 58 0
TAYLORS CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK 55 0
EAGLEWOOD SUBDIVISION 52 0
OCONEE CO-APPALACHEE POINTE S/D 46 0
WILDWOOD ESTATES 46 0

Cities in Oconee (2)

Watkinsville
0 facilities · 23 water
Bishop
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Oconee, Georgia? ▼
Oconee, GA has an environmental risk score of 9/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 25 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Oconee? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Oconee, GA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Oconee? ▼
Oconee, GA has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Oconee? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Oconee, GA. 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 Oconee? ▼
Oconee, GA has 25 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 Oconee? ▼
Environmental compliance in Oconee, Georgia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Georgia 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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