Pittsylvania, VA

Moderate Risk (50/100)

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 Pittsylvania in Virginia · Population: 60,148

TRI sites such as Intertape Polymer Corp; Polynt Composites USA Inc.; Jti Leaf Services (us) LLC; SDWIS systems such as DANVILLE, CITY OF; MOUNT HERMON; CHATHAM, TOWN OF; NPL sites such as First Piedmont Corp. Rock Quarry (Route 719) anchor Pittsylvania, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 50/100 (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 Pittsylvania include DANVILLE, CITY OF; GRETNA, TOWN OF; HURT, TOWN OF, while Intertape Polymer Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 3 / peak 28 in 2022.

Burden score 50/100 (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 Pittsylvania -- 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 Pittsylvania, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-3.1%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-3.1%

200.3 thousand lb → 194.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Pittsylvania, VA's total reported releases fell from 200.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 194.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Pittsylvania, VA's off-site transfers fell from 72.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 63.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Pittsylvania, VA's air releases rose from 127.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 130.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
60,148
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
17
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.1M lbs

Air Quality History (2021–2022)

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
2022 363 (100%) 0 0 28
2021 335 (100%) 0 0 21
2022 Good Air Quality: 100% of days
Median AQI: 3

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 Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (17)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
DANVILLE, CITY OF 42,590 14
MOUNT HERMON 4,145 0
CHATHAM, TOWN OF 2,500 0
GRETNA, TOWN OF 2,500 14
RT 29 NORTH 1,906 0
HURT, TOWN OF 1,300 6
ROUTE 58 WEST 1,260 0
RINGGOLD INDUSTRIAL PARK 448 0
MOUNT CROSS ROAD 227 0
GRIT ROAD WATER SUPPLY 210 10
TIGHTSQUEEZE WATER SUPPLY 209 10
VISTA POINTE LANDING 115 0
WOODROAM SUBDIVISION 80 4
WAYSIDE ACRES SUBDIVISION # 1 55 1
WAYSIDE ACRES SUBDIVISION # 2 43 1
ROBIN COURT SUBDIVISION 40 4
OLD RICHMOND ROAD 39 0

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Intertape Polymer Corp 318.5K lbs
2 Polynt Composites USA Inc. 314.8K lbs
3 Jti Leaf Services (us) LLC 231.3K lbs
4 Columbia Forest Products 181.6K lbs
5 Ascent Chemicals - Danville 46.0K lbs
6 Arkema Inc 30.1K lbs
7 Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc Plant 29 1.2K lbs
8 Blue Ridge Fiberboard 83 lbs
9 Woodwick Candle 0 lbs
10 Tyson Farms Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
First Piedmont Corp. Rock Quarry (Route 719) Deleted NPL Site 30.16

Cities in Pittsylvania (7)

Danville
7 facilities · 1 water
Chatham
3 facilities · 14 water
Ringgold
2 facilities · 0 water
Blairs
1 facilities · 0 water
Gretna
0 facilities · 1 water
Hurt
0 facilities · 1 water
Pittsylvania County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Pittsylvania, Virginia?
Pittsylvania, VA has an environmental risk score of 50/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 17 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Pittsylvania?
Yes, Pittsylvania, VA 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 Pittsylvania?
Pittsylvania, VA has 10 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 Pittsylvania?
In 2022, Pittsylvania, VA recorded a median AQI of 3 and a peak AQI of 28. 100% 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 Pittsylvania?
Pittsylvania, VA has 17 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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 Pittsylvania?
Environmental compliance in Pittsylvania, Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Virginia 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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