Tioga, PA

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 Tioga in Pennsylvania · Population: 41,078

TRI sites such as Ward Manufacturing LLC; Victaulic Co - Lawrenceville Facility; Waupaca Foundry Inc - Lawrenceville; SDWIS systems such as WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY; MANSFIELD BOROUGH MUN AUTH; MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY anchor Tioga, PA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Tioga include WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY; MANSFIELD BOROUGH MUN AUTH; MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY, while Ward Manufacturing LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 84 in 2024.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Tioga -- 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 Tioga, PA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+41.1%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+41.1%

177.4 thousand lb → 250.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Tioga, PA's total reported releases rose from 177.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 250.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Tioga, PA's water releases fell from 7.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Tioga, PA's off-site transfers rose from 169.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 248.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Tioga, PA's air releases rose from 40 lb in 2022 to 58 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
41,078
TRI Facilities
7
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
774.2K 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 316 (87%) 46 0 84
2023 254 (84%) 50 0 100
2022 248 (82%) 54 0 77
2021 274 (78%) 75 1 131
2020 298 (85%) 54 0 81
2024 Good Air Quality: 87% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 Pennsylvania, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WELLSBORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 8,225 3
MANSFIELD BOROUGH MUN AUTH 4,100 5
MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY 3,000 6
ELKLAND BORO WATER AUTHORITY 2,660 4
BLOSSBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 1,650 0
WESTFIELD BOROUGH WATERWORKS 1,300 3
LAWRENCEVILLE BORO WATER DEPT 691 2
TIOGA BORO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 615 0
KNOXVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT 590 13
OSCEOLA TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORIT 400 1
HAMILTON TWP MUN AUTH 400 0
BLOSS TOWNSHIP WATERWORKS 325 6
NELSON TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY 300 50
DUNCAN TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 220 3
ROARING BRANCH WATERWORKS 90 0
WATROUS WATER ASSOCIATION 75 0

TRI Facilities (7)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ward Manufacturing LLC 616.0K lbs
2 Victaulic Co - Lawrenceville Facility 126.5K lbs
3 Waupaca Foundry Inc - Lawrenceville 30.2K lbs
4 Dairy Farmers of America 1.5K lbs
5 Ward Manufacturing LLC War Dflex Div 0 lbs
6 Murus Co 0 lbs
7 Metalkraft Industries Inc 0 lbs

Cities in Tioga (15)

Lawrenceville
2 facilities · 1 water
Mansfield
1 facilities · 2 water
Wellsboro
1 facilities · 2 water
Blossburg
1 facilities · 1 water
Tioga
1 facilities · 1 water
Middlebury Center
1 facilities · 0 water
Arnot
0 facilities · 1 water
Elkland
0 facilities · 1 water
Gaines
0 facilities · 1 water
Knoxville
0 facilities · 1 water
Morris Run
0 facilities · 1 water
Nelson
0 facilities · 1 water
Osceola
0 facilities · 1 water
Roaring Branch
0 facilities · 1 water
Westfield
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Tioga, Pennsylvania?
Tioga, PA has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 11 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Tioga?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Tioga, PA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Tioga?
Tioga, PA has 7 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 774.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Tioga?
In 2024, Tioga, PA recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 84. 87% 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 Tioga?
Tioga, PA has 16 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 Tioga?
Environmental compliance in Tioga, Pennsylvania is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Pennsylvania 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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