Prince William, VA

Moderate Risk (39/100)

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 William in Virginia · Population: 484,625

TRI sites such as U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico (entire Facility); Micron Technology Inc.; Possum Point Power Station; SDWIS systems such as MANASSAS PARK, CITY OF; LINTON HALL SCHOOL; ROLLING BROOK MOBILE HOME PARK; NPL sites such as Marine Corps Combat Development Command anchor Prince William, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico (entire Facility); Micron Technology Inc.; Possum Point Power Station are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Prince William; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 35 / peak 87 in 2024.

Burden score 39/100 (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 William -- 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 William, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+6.3%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+6.3%

202.4 thousand lb → 215.3 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 William, VA's total reported releases rose from 202.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 215.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Prince William, VA's off-site transfers rose from 2.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Prince William, VA's water releases rose from 18.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 28.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Prince William, VA's air releases fell from 52.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 47.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
484,625
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
3
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.0M 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 339 (93%) 27 0 87
2023 329 (90%) 33 3 129
2022 337 (96%) 13 0 93
2021 333 (93%) 25 1 119
2020 357 (98%) 7 0 74
2024 Good Air Quality: 93% of days
Median AQI: 35

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 (3)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MANASSAS PARK, CITY OF 14,051 0
LINTON HALL SCHOOL 350 0
ROLLING BROOK MOBILE HOME PARK 54 0

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico (entire Facility) 767.8K lbs
2 Micron Technology Inc. 225.6K lbs
3 Possum Point Power Station 37.6K lbs
4 Manassas Broad Run Ready Mix Concrete 746 lbs
5 Virginia Concrete Dumfries Plant 664 lbs
6 Virginia Concrete Gainesville Plant 633 lbs
7 Virginia Concrete Woodbridge Plant 54 lbs
8 Safety-Kleen Systems Manassas (man) 30 lbs
9 Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration I 19 lbs
10 Manassas Ready Mix Concrete 3 lbs
11 Titan Virginia Ready-Mix Llc-Dumfries Plant 0 lbs
12 Titan Virginia Ready-Mix Llc-Copperhead Plant 0 lbs
13 Quarles Petroleum Inc. Manassas Bulk Plant 0 lbs
14 Gainesville Rmc Facility 0 lbs
15 Ergon Asphalt Partners LP - Dumfries 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Marine Corps Combat Development Command NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Prince William (7)

Manassas
7 facilities · 2 water
Dumfries
4 facilities · 0 water
Quantico
2 facilities · 1 water
Gainesville
2 facilities · 0 water
Woodbridge
1 facilities · 4 water
Bristow
0 facilities · 1 water
Manassas Park
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Prince William, Virginia?
Prince William, VA has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 3 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Prince William?
Yes, Prince William, 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 Prince William?
Prince William, VA has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Prince William?
In 2024, Prince William, VA recorded a median AQI of 35 and a peak AQI of 87. 93% 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 William?
Prince William, VA has 3 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Prince William?
Environmental compliance in Prince William, 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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