Summit, OH

High Risk (74/100)

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 Summit in Ohio · Population: 538,087

TRI sites such as Ppg Industries Inc Barberton; Struktol Co of America LLC; Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas LLC; SDWIS systems such as CUYAHOGA FALLS CITY PWS; STOW PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM; BARBERTON CITY; NPL sites such as Copley Square Plaza anchor Summit, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 74/100 (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 Summit include CUYAHOGA FALLS CITY PWS; STOW PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM; HUDSON CITY PWS, while Ppg Industries Inc Barberton leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 105 in 2024.

Burden score 74/100 (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 Summit -- 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 Summit, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-31.9%

53 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-32.5%

319.1 thousand lb → 215.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 7 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Summit, OH's total reported releases fell from 316.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 215.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Summit, OH's land releases rose from 0 lb in 2022 to 632 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Summit, OH's off-site transfers fell from 127.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 81.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Summit, OH's air releases fell from 188.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 133.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
538,087
TRI Facilities
50
Water Systems
37
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.3M 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 224 (66%) 116 1 105
2023 209 (60%) 131 5 230
2022 231 (64%) 128 3 133
2021 223 (63%) 130 3 105
2020 193 (53%) 165 3 114
2024 Good Air Quality: 66% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 44

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 (37)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CUYAHOGA FALLS CITY PWS 51,114 1
STOW PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 35,437 1
BARBERTON CITY 31,298 0
TALLMADGE CITY PWS 18,394 0
HUDSON CITY PWS 8,385 1
MUNROE FALLS CITY PWS 5,042 0
LAKEMORE VILLAGE PWS 3,068 0
SILVER LAKE VILLAGE PWS 2,519 0
BRIGHTWOOD MANOR MHP 420 0
FAIRLANE WATER CO. 354 0
TOWBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT 352 0
DIAMOND POINT 250 0
DESOTO VILLAGE MHP 248 0
HIGH ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 248 1
PEBBLE CREEK CONVALESCENT CENTER 240 2
FIRELANDS MANOR MHP PWS 235 0
FORTY CORNERS MOBILE VILLAGE 225 0
COUNTRY LIFE FAMILY PARK 215 0
INVERNESS PARK 200 0
ROCKWOOD PARK 200 0
OAKWOOD CROSSING MHP 200 0
FRANKS MOBILE HOME PARK 164 0
WILLOW REST TRAILER PARK 155 0
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN COMMUNITY - PORTAGE LA 143 4
AVON MOBILE HOME PARK 138 1
INDIAN SPRINGS 136 0
INTERVAL BROTHERHOOD HOME 136 2
GUILFORD LAKE ESTATES 125 0
WESTERN RESERVE VILLAGE 120 1
PINE MILL RIDGE 2500 PWS 120 0
GLENRIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK 120 2
MAYFIELD MOBILE HOME PARK 100 0
SEASONS REHAB AND CARE CENTER 79 0
ORANGEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK 67 1
HIGH POINT VILLA APTS. 55 0
TOP O HILL MHP PWS 50 1
PINE MILL RIDGE 525 PWS 40 0

TRI Facilities (50)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ppg Industries Inc Barberton 503.1K lbs
2 Struktol Co of America LLC 187.3K lbs
3 Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas LLC 87.1K lbs
4 Lyondellbasell Advanced Polymers Inc. 71.6K lbs
5 Royal Chemical Co 67.9K lbs
6 Hygenic Corp 66.5K lbs
7 Akron Paint & Varnish Inc. 61.4K lbs
8 Polymerics Inc 28.6K lbs
9 Nd Industries 26.1K lbs
10 Polystar Inc 24.2K lbs
11 Univar Solutions USA 23.4K lbs
12 Revlis Corp 22.7K lbs
13 Goodyear Chemical R&d 12.4K lbs
14 Harwick Standard Distribution Corp 9.2K lbs
15 Babcock & Wilcox Barberton Operations 8.7K lbs
16 Hexpol - Barberton 8.6K lbs
17 Akron Dispersions Inc Copley Oh 8.5K lbs
18 Day-Glo Color Corp 8.5K lbs
19 Malco Products Inc 8.3K lbs
20 Dermamed Coatings Co 8.2K lbs
21 Aam Metal Forming 6.3K lbs
22 Univar Solutions USA 5.3K lbs
23 Worthington Samuel Coil Processing - Twinsburg 5.3K lbs
24 Sonoco Metal Packaging LLC 5.0K lbs
25 Icp Building Solutions Group- Norton 4.2K lbs
26 Gojo Industries Inc 4.1K lbs
27 Crawford Ae LLC (dba Air Enterprises) 3.1K lbs
28 Goodyear Akron Plant 5 2.8K lbs
29 Russell Standard / Hammaker East Ltd 2.4K lbs
30 W J Ruscoe Co Plant II 1.3K lbs
31 Auris Noble Alloy Sorting 687 lbs
32 Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corp 633 lbs
33 Specialty Metals Processing Inc 455 lbs
34 Alcoa Barberton 398 lbs
35 General Metals Powder Co 377 lbs
36 Paladin Attachments - Akron 370 lbs
37 Plating Perceptions Inc 354 lbs
38 Firestone Polymers LLC 265 lbs
39 Americhem Inc Scp 217 lbs
40 Protech Powder Coatings DBA Chemionics Corp 150 lbs
41 Chrome Deposit Corp 148 lbs
42 Lyondellbasell Advanced Polymers Inc. 125 lbs
43 Falls Stamping & Welding 100 lbs
44 Hallstar Co Stow 94 lbs
45 Rockwell Automation 90 lbs
46 Metallic Resources Inc 65 lbs
47 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co 53 lbs
48 Maxion Wheels - Akron Operations LLC 41 lbs
49 Alterra Energy LLC 20 lbs
50 Kyocera Sgs Precision Tools Inc. 15 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Copley Square Plaza NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Summit (17)

Akron
27 facilities · 20 water
Twinsburg
12 facilities · 0 water
Cuyahoga Falls
6 facilities · 3 water
Stow
6 facilities · 2 water
Barberton
6 facilities · 0 water
Norton
2 facilities · 1 water
Copley
2 facilities · 0 water
Macedonia
2 facilities · 0 water
Uniontown
1 facilities · 0 water
Hudson
0 facilities · 2 water
Clinton
0 facilities · 1 water
Lakemore
0 facilities · 1 water
Munroe Falls
0 facilities · 1 water
Northfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Peninsula
0 facilities · 1 water
Sagamore Hills
0 facilities · 1 water
Silver Lake
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Summit, Ohio?
Summit, OH has an environmental risk score of 74/100 (High Risk), based on 50 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 37 water systems on record. 12 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Summit?
Yes, Summit, OH 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 Summit?
Summit, OH has 50 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.3M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Summit?
In 2024, Summit, OH recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 105. 66% 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 Summit?
Summit, OH has 37 EPA-regulated water systems. 12 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 Summit?
Environmental compliance in Summit, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro