St. Tammany Parish, LA

Moderate Risk (51/100)

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 St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana · Population: 269,331

TRI sites such as Arcosa Marine Products Inc Plt 1038; US Army National Guard - Camp Villere Range(s); Pavestone - New Orleans la Plant; SDWIS systems such as ST TAM PARISH- BEDICO -FAUBOURG-COQUILLE; ST TAM PARISH - BRIARWOOD TERRACE; CITY OF MANDEVILLE WATER SUPPLY; NPL sites such as Bayou Bonfouca; Madisonville Creosote Works; Southern Shipbuilding anchor St. Tammany Parish, LA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 51/100 (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 St. Tammany Parish include ST TAM PARISH - CROSS GATES SD; UTILITIES INC - HAMMOND HEIGHTS; TOWN OF ABITA SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM, while Arcosa Marine Products Inc Plt 1038 leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 186 in 2024.

Burden score 51/100 (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 St. Tammany Parish -- 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 St. Tammany Parish, LA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-21.3%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-21.3%

13.3 thousand lb → 10.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • St. Tammany Parish, LA's total reported releases fell from 13.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 10.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • St. Tammany Parish, LA's land releases fell from 13.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 10.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
269,331
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
65
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
172.2K 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 291 (80%) 70 0 186
2023 248 (68%) 116 1 105
2022 277 (76%) 87 1 103
2021 288 (82%) 64 0 71
2020 268 (74%) 96 0 90
2024 Good Air Quality: 80% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
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 Louisiana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (65)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ST TAM PARISH- BEDICO -FAUBOURG-COQUILLE 18,372 0
ST TAM PARISH - BRIARWOOD TERRACE 17,536 0
CITY OF MANDEVILLE WATER SUPPLY 13,000 0
UTILITIES INC - NORTH PARK WATER SUPPLY 11,298 0
BAYOU LIBERTY WATER ASSOCIATION 10,791 0
ST TAM PARISH - CROSS GATES SD 8,037 4
LEE ROAD WATER CORPORATION 7,665 0
UTILITIES INC - KINGSPOINT SUBDIVISION 6,351 0
BEAU CHENE WATER SYSTEM 4,650 0
UTILITIES INC - HAMMOND HEIGHTS 4,281 1
TOWN OF ABITA SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM 3,693 1
TOWN OF PEARL RIVER 3,333 0
UTILITIES INC - LAKE VILLAGE SD 2,724 0
UTILITIES INC- WHITEHALL/ HEAD OF ISLAND 2,676 1
ST TAM PARISH PINELAND PARK SUBD 2,500 0
UTILITIES INC - FRENCH SETTLEMENT 2,313 1
UTILITIES INC - GREEN BRIER WATER SUPPLY 2,250 2
UTILITIES INC - HUNTWYCK VILLAGE 2,088 0
FOLSOM WATER SUPPLY 1,992 3
UTILITIES INC- SPRINGFIELD AREA 1,914 0
ST TAM PARISH -NORTHRIDGE ESTATES 1,653 0
UTILITIES INC - MAGNOLIA FOREST SUBD 1,635 2
UTILITIES INC - WOODRIDGE SUBDIVISION 1,590 0
UTILITIES INC - QUAIL RIDGE SUBDIVISION 1,563 0
UTILITIES INC - VELMA 1,302 1
TCHEFUNCTA CLUB ESTATES 1,245 3
COUNTRY PINES NORTH SUBDIVISION WS 936 0
ST TAM PARISH - RIVER OAKS 933 0
VILLAGES OF BOCAGE- MADISONVILLE 894 0
VILLAGE OF MADISONVILLE WATER SUPPLY 871 0
VILLAGE OF SUN WATER SUPPLY 726 17
UTILITIES INC - OAKMONT SUBD 612 0
ST TAM PARISH - ABITA LAKES 609 0
PINE CREST TRAILER PARK 600 0
COUNTRY PINES SOUTH SUBDIVISION WS 570 0
SPILLWAY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM 501 109
MARINA DEL RAY WATER SYSTEM 500 2
ST TAM PARISH - ALTON 499 0
ST TAM PARISH - NORTHLAKE BEHAVIORAL 480 2
JOYCE WATER SUPPLY 474 70
TAYLOR WATER SYSTEM 318 0
MANGANOS MOBILE HOME PARK 234 0
ST TAM PARISH - TAMANEND 222 0
ST TAM PARISH- BEN THOMAS RD 220 1
ST TAM PARISH SALVATION MANOR ST JOE 171 0
UTILITIES INC - BEAU VILLAGE 165 1
LACOMBE NURSING CENTRE 150 0
SOUTH CALCASIEU ESTATES SUBDIVISION W S 144 0
ST JOSEPH ABBEY 127 5
UTILITIES INC - OAKRIDGE 123 0
LAKEVIEW ESTATES SUBD WS 120 0
UTILITIES INC -BANKSTON 120 0
CREEK PLACE APARTMENTS 100 4
INDIAN HILLS TRAILER PARK 100 2
ST TAM PARISH - LAKE HILLS VILLAGE 88 4
ST TAM PARISH-MADISONVILLE WOODS 87 0
UTILITIES INC - NORTH FOLSOM HILLS 81 1
MT MORIAH WATER SYSTEM 78 0
OZONE PINE SUBDIVISION 75 14
ST TAM PARISH - ST GERTRUDE 72 0
PEARL PLANTATION TOWNHSE 60 16
LEWISBURG ESTATES 60 6
MADISONVILLE ON THE LAKE 51 10
ALEXANDER MILNE HOME FOR WOMEN 42 0
RICHLAND HEIGHTS SUBD WATER SYSTEM 30 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Arcosa Marine Products Inc Plt 1038 92.0K lbs
2 US Army National Guard - Camp Villere Range(s) 80.1K lbs
3 Pavestone - New Orleans la Plant 0 lbs
4 Pebble Technology International 0 lbs
5 Cmc Steel Fabricators Inc DBA Cmc Capitol Steel-Slidell 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Bayou Bonfouca NPL Site 29.78
Madisonville Creosote Works NPL Site 48.01
Southern Shipbuilding Deleted NPL Site 50.00

Cities in St. Tammany Parish (9)

Slidell
2 facilities · 8 water
Madisonville
1 facilities · 4 water
Pearl River
1 facilities · 2 water
Lacombe
1 facilities · 1 water
Mandeville
0 facilities · 31 water
Abita Springs
0 facilities · 1 water
Folsom
0 facilities · 1 water
St. Benedict
0 facilities · 1 water
Sun
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana?
St. Tammany Parish, LA has an environmental risk score of 51/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 65 water systems on record. 26 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in St. Tammany Parish?
Yes, St. Tammany Parish, LA 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 St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish, LA has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 172.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in St. Tammany Parish?
In 2024, St. Tammany Parish, LA recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 186. 80% 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 St. Tammany Parish?
St. Tammany Parish, LA has 65 EPA-regulated water systems. 26 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 St. Tammany Parish?
Environmental compliance in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Louisiana 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