Prince George's, MD

Moderate Risk (48/100)

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 Prince George's in Maryland · Population: 955,584

TRI sites such as Chalk Point Power LLC; Eaton Aerospace; Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Inc - Land; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF BOWIE; CEDARVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK; CALVERT MANOR; NPL sites such as Andrews Air Force Base; Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA); Brandywine DRMO anchor Prince George's, MD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 48/100 (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 Prince George's include CITY OF BOWIE; GOLDEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK, while Chalk Point Power LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 129 in 2024.

Burden score 48/100 (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 Prince George's -- 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 Prince George's, MD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-28.9%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-34.6%

5.6 thousand lb → 3.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Prince George's, MD's total reported releases fell from 5.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Prince George's, MD's air releases fell from 282 lb in 2022 to 80 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Prince George's, MD's off-site transfers fell from 4.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
955,584
TRI Facilities
17
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
191.7K 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 280 (77%) 83 3 129
2023 253 (69%) 101 8 192
2022 313 (86%) 51 1 101
2021 287 (79%) 73 5 129
2020 314 (86%) 51 1 105
2024 Good Air Quality: 77% of days
Unhealthy days: 3
Median AQI: 39

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 Maryland, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF BOWIE 25,000 2
CEDARVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK 780 0
CALVERT MANOR 300 0
GOLDEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 48 2

TRI Facilities (17)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Chalk Point Power LLC 165.2K lbs
2 Eaton Aerospace 6.9K lbs
3 Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Inc - Land 6.1K lbs
4 U.S. Dhs James J. Rowley Training Center 4.0K lbs
5 U.S. Dhs Fletc Cheltenham Md 2.9K lbs
6 US Dod Usaf Joint Base Andrews 2.5K lbs
7 Upper Marlboro Plant 1.2K lbs
8 Sherwin-Williams Co 1.1K lbs
9 Seat Pleasant Plant 760 lbs
10 Kirby Road Ready Mix Concrete 545 lbs
11 Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives 360 lbs
12 New Dawn Manufacturing Co 278 lbs
13 Bladensburg Ready Mix Concrete Facility 4 lbs
14 Beltsville Ready Mix Concrete 1 lbs
15 Schuster Concrete Ready Mix Llc-Van Dusen Rd 0 lbs
16 Gcp Applied Technologies Inc 0 lbs
17 Smo Clinton Plant 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Andrews Air Force Base NPL Site 50.00
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) NPL Site 50.00
Brandywine DRMO NPL Site 50.15

Cities in Prince George's (14)

Beltsville
4 facilities · 0 water
Laurel
3 facilities · 1 water
Upper Marlboro
3 facilities · 0 water
Clinton
2 facilities · 0 water
Hyattsville
2 facilities · 0 water
Andrews Air Force Base
1 facilities · 0 water
Aquasco
1 facilities · 0 water
Capitol Heights
1 facilities · 0 water
Cheltenham
1 facilities · 0 water
Accokeek
0 facilities · 1 water
Bowie
0 facilities · 1 water
Brandywine
0 facilities · 1 water
Landover
0 facilities · 1 water
Camp Springs
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Prince George's, Maryland?
Prince George's, MD has an environmental risk score of 48/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 17 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Prince George's?
Yes, Prince George's, MD has 3 Superfund sites 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 Prince George's?
Prince George's, MD has 17 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 191.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Prince George's?
In 2024, Prince George's, MD recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 129. 77% 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 Prince George's?
Prince George's, MD has 4 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 Prince George's?
Environmental compliance in Prince George's, Maryland is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Maryland 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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