Perry, KY

Low Risk (6/100)

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 Perry in Kentucky · Population: 27,847

SDWIS systems such as HAZARD WATER DEPARTMENT; VILLAGE OF BUCKHORN; PHOENIX PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC anchor Perry, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 6/100 (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 Perry in this extract; water coverage still lists HAZARD WATER DEPARTMENT; VILLAGE OF BUCKHORN; PHOENIX PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. AQS monitors logged median AQI 40 / peak 117 in 2024.

Burden score 6/100 (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 Perry -- 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)
27,847
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
3
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 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 290 (82%) 61 1 117
2023 223 (61%) 138 4 137
2022 226 (65%) 119 1 171
2021 247 (68%) 118 0 93
2020 278 (76%) 86 0 99
2024 Good Air Quality: 82% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 40

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 Kentucky, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (3)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HAZARD WATER DEPARTMENT 26,730 8
VILLAGE OF BUCKHORN 875 11
PHOENIX PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC 300 0

Cities in Perry (2)

Hazard
0 facilities · 2 water
Buckhorn
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Perry, Kentucky?
Perry, KY has an environmental risk score of 6/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 3 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Perry?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Perry, KY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Perry?
Perry, KY 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 Perry?
In 2024, Perry, KY recorded a median AQI of 40 and a peak AQI of 117. 82% 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 Perry?
Perry, KY has 3 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Perry?
Environmental compliance in Perry, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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