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Sebastian, AR

High Risk (62/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Sebastian in Arkansas · Population: 128,448

TRI sites such as Ok Foods-Ft Smith; Gerdau-Fort Smith Mill; US Army National Guard Fort Chaffee Ranges; SDWIS systems such as FORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES; JAMES FORK REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT; GREENWOOD WATERWORKS; NPL sites such as Industrial Waste Control anchor Sebastian, AR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 62/100 (High 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 Sebastian include FORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES; JAMES FORK REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT; MILLTOWN-WASHBURN WATER USERS, while Ok Foods-Ft Smith leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 62/100 (High 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 Sebastian -- 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 Sebastian, AR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-37.2%

22 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-36.7%

723.5 thousand lb → 457.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Sebastian, AR's total reported releases fell from 723.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 454.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sebastian, AR's off-site transfers fell from 211.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 54.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sebastian, AR's air releases rose from 50.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 79.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sebastian, AR's water releases fell from 402.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 263.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
128,448
TRI Facilities
26
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
3.8M lbs

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES 86,209 4
JAMES FORK REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT 11,538 21
GREENWOOD WATERWORKS 9,905 0
BARLING WATERWORKS 5,822 0
MILLTOWN-WASHBURN WATER USERS 4,325 125
LAVACA WATERWORKS 3,650 0
MANSFIELD WATERWORKS 2,367 34
CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT 1,227 0
HUNTINGTON WATERWORKS 782 24
HARTFORD WATERWORKS 725 39
BONANZA WATERWORKS 610 0
FCMTC WATERWORKS 500 4
FRANKLIN-SEBASTIAN PWA 0 0

TRI Facilities (26)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ok Foods-Ft Smith 2.6M lbs
2 Gerdau-Fort Smith Mill 547.6K lbs
3 US Army National Guard Fort Chaffee Ranges 274.5K lbs
4 Owens Corning-Fort Smith 119.1K lbs
5 Graphic Packaging International LLC 65.2K lbs
6 Gerber Products Co 55.0K lbs
7 Gnb Fort Smith LLC 48.9K lbs
8 Abb Motors & Mechanical Inc. 45.5K lbs
9 Ineos Composites US LLC 23.2K lbs
10 Applied Process Fort Smith 9.5K lbs
11 Apac-Central Inc. - Southside Ready Mix 4.1K lbs
12 Qualserv Solutions LLC 2.9K lbs
13 Abb Motors & Mechanical Inc. 2.3K lbs
14 Elite Comfort Solutions LLC 1.1K lbs
15 Trane U.S. Inc. 230 lbs
16 Mesa Industries 78 lbs
17 Rheem Manufacturing Co 20 lbs
18 Hytrol Conveyor Co Inc. 19 lbs
19 Peterson Chemical Technology LLC 5 lbs
20 Apac-Central Inc. Jenny Lind Asphalt 1 lbs
21 Precision Packaging Inc 0 lbs
22 Mid-South Milling Co Inc. 0 lbs
23 Ok Foods Inc-Ft Smith Feed Mill 0 lbs
24 Fort Smith Stockpile 0 lbs
25 Industrial Oils Unlimited LLC 0 lbs
26 Tyson Poultry - Fort Smith 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Industrial Waste Control Deleted NPL Site 30.31

Cities in Sebastian (11)

Fort Smith
24 facilities · 2 water
Greenwood
1 facilities · 3 water
Fort Chaffee
1 facilities · 1 water
Lavaca
0 facilities · 2 water
Barling
0 facilities · 1 water
Bonanza
0 facilities · 1 water
Central City
0 facilities · 1 water
Hartford
0 facilities · 1 water
Huntington
0 facilities · 1 water
Mansfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Ft. Smith
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Sebastian, Arkansas? ▼
Sebastian, AR has an environmental risk score of 62/100 (High Risk), based on 26 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Sebastian? ▼
Yes, Sebastian, AR 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 Sebastian? ▼
Sebastian, AR has 26 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.8M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Sebastian? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Sebastian, AR. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Sebastian? ▼
Sebastian, AR has 13 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Sebastian? ▼
Environmental compliance in Sebastian, Arkansas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Arkansas 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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