Smyth, VA

Low Risk (25/100)

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 Smyth in Virginia · Population: 29,585

TRI sites such as Utility Trailer Manufacturing; Heniff Transportation Systems LLC; Westlake Royal Building Products; SDWIS systems such as MARION, TOWN OF; CHILHOWIE, TOWN OF; THOMAS BRIDGE WATER CORP; NPL sites such as Saltville Waste Disposal Ponds anchor Smyth, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 25/100 (Low 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 Smyth include RYE VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY, while Utility Trailer Manufacturing leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 25/100 (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 Smyth -- 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 Smyth, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+3.4%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-1.0%

1.9 thousand lb → 1.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

These two measures point in opposite directions. Releases from the facilities present in both years rose, while the inventory-wide total fell. The difference is which facilities filed, not a different estimate of the same plants.

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Smyth, VA's total reported releases rose from 1.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Smyth, VA's air releases rose from 466 lb in 2022 to 491 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Smyth, VA's off-site transfers rose from 1.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
29,585
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
10.9K lbs

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MARION, TOWN OF 8,500 0
CHILHOWIE, TOWN OF 4,625 0
THOMAS BRIDGE WATER CORP 3,500 0
SALTVILLE, TOWN OF 2,204 0
WATSONS GAP WATER SYSTEM 1,892 0
RYE VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY 1,276 1
WALKER CREEK 1,135 0
HUTTON BRANCH 833 0
ATKINS EXTENSION 597 0
POOR VALLEY 163 0
SOUTH FORK 150 0
EAST HUNGRY MOTHER 110 0
SAINT CLAIRS CREEK 110 0
ST. JOHNS CROSSING 55 0
CHILHOWIE_WCSA REGIONAL WTP 0 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Utility Trailer Manufacturing 7.3K lbs
2 Heniff Transportation Systems LLC 2.5K lbs
3 Westlake Royal Building Products 927 lbs
4 General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc. 82 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Saltville Waste Disposal Ponds NPL Site 29.52

Cities in Smyth (5)

Marion
3 facilities · 11 water
Atkins
1 facilities · 0 water
Chilhowie
0 facilities · 2 water
Saltville
0 facilities · 1 water
Sugar Grove
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Smyth, Virginia?
Smyth, VA has an environmental risk score of 25/100 (Low Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Smyth?
Yes, Smyth, 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 Smyth?
Smyth, VA has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 10.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Smyth?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Smyth, VA. 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 Smyth?
Smyth, VA has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Smyth?
Environmental compliance in Smyth, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro