Rockbridge, VA

Low Risk (17/100)

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 Rockbridge in Virginia · Population: 22,578

TRI sites such as Stella Jones Corp-Goshen Facility; Modine Manufacturing Co; Munters; SDWIS systems such as LEXINGTON, CITY OF; BUENA VISTA, CITY OF; GLASGOW, TOWN OF anchor Rockbridge, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 17/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Stella Jones Corp-Goshen Facility; Modine Manufacturing Co; Munters are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Rockbridge; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 64 in 2024.

Burden score 17/100 (Low 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 Rockbridge -- 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 Rockbridge, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-7.7%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-8.0%

6.9 thousand lb → 6.4 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.

  • Rockbridge, VA's total reported releases fell from 6.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 6.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Rockbridge, VA's chemicals reported fell from 9 in 2022 to 7 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Rockbridge, VA's air releases fell from 6.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 6.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
22,578
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
35.1K 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 273 (96%) 11 0 64
2023 261 (92%) 21 0 240
2022 277 (97%) 8 0 71
2021 267 (94%) 16 0 64
2020 282 (99%) 2 0 54
2024 Good Air Quality: 96% 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 Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LEXINGTON, CITY OF 7,500 0
BUENA VISTA, CITY OF 6,566 0
GLASGOW, TOWN OF 1,133 0
GOSHEN, TOWN OF 375 0
BROWNSBURG WATER COMPANY 40 0
MAURY SERVICE AUTHORITY 0 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Stella Jones Corp-Goshen Facility 34.8K lbs
2 Modine Manufacturing Co 272 lbs
3 Munters 25 lbs
4 Munters Corp 11 lbs
5 Concrete Pipe & Precast Llc-Harrisonburg Precast Plant 0 lbs

Cities in Rockbridge (6)

Buena Vista
3 facilities · 1 water
Goshen
1 facilities · 1 water
Natural Bridge Station
1 facilities · 0 water
Lexington
0 facilities · 2 water
Brownsburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Glasgow
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Rockbridge, Virginia?
Rockbridge, VA has an environmental risk score of 17/100 (Low Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Rockbridge?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Rockbridge, VA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Rockbridge?
Rockbridge, VA has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 35.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Rockbridge?
In 2024, Rockbridge, VA recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 64. 96% 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 Rockbridge?
Rockbridge, VA has 6 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 Rockbridge?
Environmental compliance in Rockbridge, 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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