Stark, OH

High Risk (83/100)

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 Stark in Ohio · Population: 373,764

TRI sites such as Envirite of Ohio Inc; Jewel Acquisition Llc-Louisville; Republic Steel-Canton Plant; SDWIS systems such as CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM; AQUA OHIO - MASSILLON PWS; NORTH CANTON CITY PWS; NPL sites such as Industrial Excess Landfill; TRW, Inc. (Minerva Plant) anchor Stark, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 83/100 (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 Stark include ALLIANCE CITY PWS; AQUA OHIO - MOHAWK PWS; AQUA OHIO - MIDVALE, while Envirite of Ohio Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 48 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 83/100 (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 Stark -- 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 Stark, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-7.4%

48 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-8.4%

4.3 million lb → 3.9 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 2 facilities filed for the first time and 9 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Stark, OH's total reported releases fell from 4.3 million lb in 2022 to 3.9 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stark, OH's land releases fell from 315 lb in 2022 to 14 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stark, OH's water releases fell from 32.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 4.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stark, OH's off-site transfers fell from 4.0 million lb in 2022 to 3.8 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
373,764
TRI Facilities
50
Water Systems
47
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
21.5M 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 192 (52%) 174 0 93
2023 163 (45%) 192 7 283
2022 206 (56%) 157 2 136
2021 154 (42%) 208 3 127
2020 202 (56%) 152 4 119
2024 Good Air Quality: 52% of days
Median AQI: 48

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 Ohio, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (47)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CANTON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 107,113 0
AQUA OHIO - MASSILLON PWS 95,636 0
NORTH CANTON CITY PWS 24,747 0
ALLIANCE CITY PWS 22,232 9
SALEM CITY 16,850 0
LOUISVILLE CITY PWS 9,186 0
ORRVILLE CITY PWS 8,452 0
STARK COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 6,690 0
CANAL FULTON CITY PWS 5,323 0
AQUA OHIO - MOHAWK PWS 2,376 1
AQUA OHIO - MIDVALE 2,147 2
BREWSTER VILLAGE PWS 2,113 0
NAVARRE VILLAGE PWS 1,957 0
EAST CANTON VILLAGE PWS 1,606 4
AQUA OHIO - BEECHCREST 1,496 0
BEACH CITY VILLAGE PWS 1,031 0
BOLIVAR VILLAGE PWS 998 0
WAYNESBURG VILLAGE PWS 928 3
EAST SPARTA VILLAGE PWS 850 0
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #01 813 0
AQUA OHIO - AURORA E 766 0
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #07 766 0
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #02 588 0
LAKE SHERMAN VILLAGE PWS 563 2
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #03 525 0
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #06 412 0
AQUA OHIO - FIRESTONE TRACE 336 0
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #11 280 0
ALTERCARE OF HARTVILLE 198 0
GREEN MEADOWS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER 182 4
LOUISVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION 172 0
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #08 170 6
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #04 142 0
GRAND COUNTRY 130 1
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #05 123 0
COUNTRY LAWN CENTER 116 0
OAKVIEW MOBILE ESTATES 102 0
THE PAVILION AT CANAL FULTON 95 0
PRESERVE PLACE 95 0
AQUA OHIO - SOUTHWOOD ESTATES 81 0
LOUISVILLE GARDENS HEALTH CENTER 81 1
SCENIC CREEK APARTMENTS PWS 80 0
SHADY KNOLL MHP 76 0
FOREST VIEW MOBILE HOME 63 0
CASTLEBAR APARTMENTS PWS 50 0
SPRINGWATER GARDENS CONDOMINIUMS PWS 41 1
AQUA OHIO - MANSFIELD SYSTEM #10 40 0

TRI Facilities (50)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Envirite of Ohio Inc 17.6M lbs
2 Jewel Acquisition Llc-Louisville 702.7K lbs
3 Republic Steel-Canton Plant 586.1K lbs
4 Rmi Titanium Co LLC 430.9K lbs
5 Timkensteel Corp-Faircrest Steel Plant 376.1K lbs
6 Marathon Petroleum Co LP Ohio Refining Div 301.2K lbs
7 Sonoco Metal Packaging LLC 220.4K lbs
8 Kraft Heinz 146.2K lbs
9 Crown Food Packaging 140.1K lbs
10 Canton Galvanizing LLC 131.7K lbs
11 Pcc Airfoils LLC - Minerva 127.1K lbs
12 United Surface Finishing 105.1K lbs
13 Nagalv-Ohio Inc 95.6K lbs
14 Are Accessories LLC 77.9K lbs
15 Charter Next Generation - Massillon 76.7K lbs
16 Fresh Mark Canton 50.9K lbs
17 Alliance Tubular Products LLC 47.1K lbs
18 Superior Dairy 41.5K lbs
19 Gregory Galvanizing & Metal Processing Inc. 36.2K lbs
20 Sherwin-Williams Co 33.4K lbs
21 Kephaco Corp DBA As American Marble Industries 23.1K lbs
22 Ohio Gratings Inc 16.3K lbs
23 Timken Co Gambrinus Roller Plant 13.3K lbs
24 Fresh Mark Massillion 13.0K lbs
25 United Rolls Inc 10.5K lbs
26 Resco Products Inc. East Canton Operations 6.2K lbs
27 Greif Packaging LLC 4.6K lbs
28 Republic Steel - Massillon Plant 4.3K lbs
29 Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp North Canton 3.0K lbs
30 Aalberts Surface Technologies Aa LLC 2.8K lbs
31 Srt Sales & Service 2.5K lbs
32 Ironrock Capital Inc 2.4K lbs
33 Canton Drop Forge 2.0K lbs
34 Gsdi Specialty Dispersions Inc. 2.0K lbs
35 World Fuel Services Massillon Bulk Plant 1.8K lbs
36 Harrison Paint Co 1.5K lbs
37 Nfm Welding Engineers Inc 1.0K lbs
38 Edward C Levy Inc 673 lbs
39 R.w. Screw Llc. 493 lbs
40 Brewster Cheese Co Inc. 444 lbs
41 Hydrodec of N.a. LLC 167 lbs
42 Timken-World Headquarters Facility 114 lbs
43 Olymco Inc 102 lbs
44 Technibus Inc 46 lbs
45 Gnw Aluminum Inc 16 lbs
46 Shearer's Foods 10 lbs
47 Shearers Foods Massillon Oh 10 lbs
48 Matalco USA LLC 5 lbs
49 Seco Machine 3 lbs
50 Gregory Industries 1 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Industrial Excess Landfill NPL Site 51.13
TRW, Inc. (Minerva Plant) NPL Site 38.08

Cities in Stark (13)

Canton
30 facilities · 5 water
Massillon
15 facilities · 17 water
North Canton
10 facilities · 4 water
Alliance
5 facilities · 1 water
Louisville
3 facilities · 5 water
Brewster
2 facilities · 1 water
East Canton
1 facilities · 0 water
Canal Fulton
0 facilities · 5 water
Navarre
0 facilities · 4 water
Beach City
0 facilities · 1 water
East Sparta
0 facilities · 1 water
N Canton
0 facilities · 1 water
Waynesburg
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Stark, Ohio?
Stark, OH has an environmental risk score of 83/100 (High Risk), based on 50 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 47 water systems on record. 11 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Stark?
Yes, Stark, OH has 2 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 Stark?
Stark, OH has 50 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 21.5M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Stark?
In 2024, Stark, OH recorded a median AQI of 48 and a peak AQI of 93. 52% 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 Stark?
Stark, OH has 47 EPA-regulated water systems. 11 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 Stark?
Environmental compliance in Stark, Ohio is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Ohio 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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