Stafford, VA

Low Risk (24/100)

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 Stafford in Virginia · Population: 160,520

TRI sites such as U.S. Doj Fbi Training Academy; Ftg Corp.; Stafford Plant; SDWIS systems such as STAFFORD COUNTY UTILITIES; MCB QUANTICO - MAINSIDE; QUANTICO MCB-CAMP BARRETT anchor Stafford, VA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 24/100 (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 Stafford include MCB QUANTICO - MAINSIDE, while U.S. Doj Fbi Training Academy leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 35 / peak 90 in 2024.

Burden score 24/100 (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 Stafford -- 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 Stafford, VA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+5424.4%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+5363.3%

1.8 thousand lb → 98.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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.

  • Stafford, VA's total reported releases rose from 1.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 98.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stafford, VA's off-site transfers rose from 1.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 98.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stafford, VA's water releases fell from 75 lb in 2022 to 30 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stafford, VA's air releases fell from 166 lb in 2022 to 89 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
160,520
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
275.7K 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 353 (98%) 9 0 90
2023 332 (91%) 31 1 169
2022 351 (97%) 11 0 74
2021 337 (94%) 20 1 115
2020 357 (99%) 5 0 84
2024 Good Air Quality: 98% 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 (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
STAFFORD COUNTY UTILITIES 123,684 0
MCB QUANTICO - MAINSIDE 19,000 19
QUANTICO MCB-CAMP BARRETT 8,689 0
HOLIDAY INN MHP 50 0

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 U.S. Doj Fbi Training Academy 269.7K lbs
2 Ftg Corp. 5.2K lbs
3 Stafford Plant 487 lbs
4 Virginia Concrete-Stafford Plant 291 lbs
5 Virginia Paving Company Garrisonville Plant 20 lbs
6 Titan Virginia Ready-Mix Llc-Stafford Plant 0 lbs
7 Falmouth Ready Mix Concrete 0 lbs
8 Mapei Corp 0 lbs

Cities in Stafford (3)

Stafford
3 facilities · 2 water
Falmouth
2 facilities · 0 water
Mcincr, Mcb Quantico
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Stafford, Virginia?
Stafford, VA has an environmental risk score of 24/100 (Low Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Stafford?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Stafford, VA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Stafford?
Stafford, VA has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 275.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Stafford?
In 2024, Stafford, VA recorded a median AQI of 35 and a peak AQI of 90. 98% 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 Stafford?
Stafford, VA has 4 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 Stafford?
Environmental compliance in Stafford, 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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