Pitt, NC

Moderate Risk (46/100)

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 Pitt in North Carolina · Population: 172,279

TRI sites such as Grady White Boats Inc.; Weyerhaeuser Co. Greenville Lumber Facility; World Cat Greenville; SDWIS systems such as EASTERN PINES WATER CORP; BELL ARTHUR WATER CORP; WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF anchor Pitt, NC's EPA extract. Derived burden score 46/100 (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 Pitt include EASTERN PINES WATER CORP; BELL ARTHUR WATER CORP; WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF, while Grady White Boats Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 74 in 2024.

Burden score 46/100 (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 Pitt -- 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 Pitt, NC: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-6.8%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-6.8%

290.8 thousand lb → 271.2 thousand 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.

  • Pitt, NC's total reported releases fell from 290.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 271.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Pitt, NC's off-site transfers rose from 2.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Pitt, NC's air releases fell from 288.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 265.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Pitt, NC's chemicals reported rose from 22 in 2022 to 23 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
172,279
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.2M 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 302 (86%) 50 0 74
2023 256 (70%) 107 2 118
2022 305 (84%) 60 0 97
2021 288 (80%) 72 0 81
2020 313 (87%) 48 0 95
2024 Good Air Quality: 86% of days
Median AQI: 37

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 North Carolina, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EASTERN PINES WATER CORP 23,000 1
BELL ARTHUR WATER CORP 11,483 2
WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF 10,462 2
FARMVILLE, TOWN OF 8,887 0
AYDEN TOWN OF 6,366 0
STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP 3,530 6
GRIFTON, TOWN OF 2,982 0
FOUNTAIN, TOWN OF 427 2
GRIMESLAND, TOWN OF 332 0
GREGORY MEADOWS AT BELVOIR NO. 2 200 0
GREGORY MEADOWS AT BELVOIR NO. 1 124 0
HAMPTON MHP 37 3

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Grady White Boats Inc. 905.7K lbs
2 Weyerhaeuser Co. Greenville Lumber Facility 237.0K lbs
3 World Cat Greenville 58.6K lbs
4 Triest Ag Group Inc 18.5K lbs
5 Metallix Refining Inc. Lab 10.4K lbs
6 Metallix Refining Inc. 1.4K lbs
7 Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC Part of Thermo Fisher Sc 338 lbs
8 Coastal Agrobusiness Inc-Tcs 27 lbs
9 Denso Manufacturing North Carolina Inc. - Greenville Plant 1 lbs
10 Argos Ready Mix Greenville Concrete Plant 0 lbs
11 Sanderson Farms LLC Farmville Feed Mill 0 lbs
12 Unx-Christeyns LLC 0 lbs

Cities in Pitt (8)

Greenville
10 facilities · 6 water
Farmville
1 facilities · 1 water
Ayden
0 facilities · 1 water
Bell Arthur
0 facilities · 1 water
Fountain
0 facilities · 1 water
Grimesland
0 facilities · 1 water
Stokes
0 facilities · 1 water
Winterville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Pitt, North Carolina?
Pitt, NC has an environmental risk score of 46/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Pitt?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Pitt, NC in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Pitt?
Pitt, NC has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Pitt?
In 2024, Pitt, NC recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 74. 86% 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 Pitt?
Pitt, NC has 12 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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 Pitt?
Environmental compliance in Pitt, North Carolina is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Carolina 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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