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Polk, TX

Moderate Risk (38/100)

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 Polk in Texas · Population: 51,780

TRI sites such as Camden Plywood & Lumber; Georgia-Pacific Corrigan Plywood; Indian Springs Gas Plant; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF LIVINGSTON; LAKE LIVINGSTON PINESHADOWS EAST; ONALASKA WSC anchor Polk, TX's EPA extract. Derived burden score 38/100 (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 Polk include CITY OF LIVINGSTON; LAKE LIVINGSTON PINESHADOWS EAST; LAKE LIVINGSTON OAKRIDGE NORTH, while Camden Plywood & Lumber leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 33 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 38/100 (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 Polk -- 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 Polk, TX: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+56.3%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+56.3%

99.0 thousand lb → 154.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Polk, TX's total reported releases rose from 99.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 154.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Polk, TX's land releases rose from 0 lb in 2022 to 17 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Polk, TX's off-site transfers rose from 10.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 73.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Polk, TX's chemicals reported fell from 13 in 2022 to 12 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
51,780
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
55
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
506.3K 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 338 (97%) 12 0 93
2023 324 (91%) 32 0 100
2022 313 (95%) 15 0 97
2021 349 (99%) 4 0 61
2020 351 (98%) 9 0 71
2024 Good Air Quality: 97% of days
Median AQI: 33

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 Texas, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (55)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF LIVINGSTON 15,199 2
LAKE LIVINGSTON PINESHADOWS EAST 5,675 51
ONALASKA WSC 5,289 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON OAKRIDGE NORTH 3,284 17
TEMPE WSC 1 2,725 573
SODA WSC 2,237 0
PROVIDENCE WSC 2,051 0
LEGGETT WSC 1,800 0
CITY OF CORRIGAN 1,722 1
DAMASCUS STRYKER WSC 1,549 0
CANYON PARK WSC 1,200 1
LAKE LIVINGSTON NORTHWOODS 1,159 1
MOSCOW WSC 1 1,022 1
LAKE LIVINGSTON HOLIDAY SHORES 1 2 3 939 3
LAKE LIVINGSTON INDIAN SPRINGS LAKE 914 0
HOLIDAY LAKE ESTATES 798 6
LAKE LIVINGSTON LAKE RUN A MUCK 740 1
LAKE LIVINGSTON WIGGINS VILLAGE 1 738 0
DALLARDSVILLE SEGNO WSC 658 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON BEECH CREEK VILLAGE 655 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON WIGGINS VILLAGE 2 651 1
CITY OF GOODRICH 640 2
LAKE LIVINGSTON WILD COUNTRY LAKE ESTATE 600 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON BIG THICKET LAKE 2 507 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON SPORTSMANS RETREAT 440 3
OLD SNAKE RIVER ESTATES EAST 411 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON HORSESHOE LAKE ESTATES 381 0
PUTNAMS LANDING 372 18
MOSCOW WSC 2 364 2
RIVERSIDE HARBOR 363 2
LAKE LIVINGSTON ESTATES 2 & 3 346 1
WOODS CREEK WSC 300 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON HOOP N HOLLER 282 2
R C WSC 277 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON SANDY RIDGE WATER 272 1
KICKAPOO ESTATES 249 1
SHILOH RIDGE WSC 246 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON GOODRICH NORTH 228 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON TEJAS 222 1
BIG THICKET LAKE ESTATES 1 201 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON WILSON LAKE ESTATES 189 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON ESTATES 1 171 2
LAKE LIVINGSTON COZY FOREST 166 2
LAKE LIVINGSTON HOLIDAY SHORES 4 162 1
LAKE LIVINGSTON PARADISE COVE 162 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON COUNTRY SUNRISE 158 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON FLOWING WELLS 144 0
MAGNOLIA RV PARK 116 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON NEW RIVER LAKE ESTATES 114 1
BIG THICKET RETREAT 108 0
LAKE LIVINGSTON WILD BIRD COUNTRY WATER 107 0
SLEEPY HOLLOW WATER SYSTEM 95 10
FOUNTAIN LAKE OWNERS WSC 88 1
MASON LAKE WATER SYSTEM 72 1
WILDWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION WATER SYSTE 69 1

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Camden Plywood & Lumber 281.4K lbs
2 Georgia-Pacific Corrigan Plywood 131.0K lbs
3 Indian Springs Gas Plant 90.3K lbs
4 Corrigan Osb 3.5K lbs
5 Heidelberg Materials - Livingston Rmc 0 lbs
6 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden 0 lbs

Cities in Polk (6)

Livingston
3 facilities · 45 water
Corrigan
2 facilities · 2 water
Camden
1 facilities · 0 water
Goodrich
0 facilities · 4 water
Moscow
0 facilities · 2 water
Onalaska
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Polk, Texas? ▼
Polk, TX has an environmental risk score of 38/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 55 water systems on record. 30 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Polk? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Polk, TX in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Polk? ▼
Polk, TX has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 506.3K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Polk? ▼
In 2024, Polk, TX recorded a median AQI of 33 and a peak AQI of 93. 97% 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 Polk? ▼
Polk, TX has 55 EPA-regulated water systems. 30 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 Polk? ▼
Environmental compliance in Polk, Texas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Texas 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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