Trigg, KY

Low Risk (16/100)

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 Trigg in Kentucky · Population: 14,211

TRI sites such as Wabash; SDWIS systems such as BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT; CADIZ MUNICIPAL WATER CO anchor Trigg, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 16/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Wabash is among the largest Form R filers reporting in Trigg; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 80 in 2022.

Burden score 16/100 (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 Trigg -- 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 Trigg, KY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-26.1%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-26.1%

1.4 thousand lb → 1.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Trigg, KY's total reported releases fell from 1.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Trigg, KY's air releases fell from 1.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
14,211
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
2
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
17.2K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2022)

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
2022 116 (92%) 10 0 80
2021 330 (96%) 15 0 74
2020 350 (97%) 12 0 84
2022 Good Air Quality: 92% of days
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 Kentucky, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (2)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT 14,284 0
CADIZ MUNICIPAL WATER CO 6,165 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Wabash 17.2K lbs

Cities in Trigg (1)

Cadiz
1 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Trigg, Kentucky?
Trigg, KY has an environmental risk score of 16/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 2 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Trigg?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Trigg, KY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Trigg?
Trigg, KY has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 17.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Trigg?
In 2022, Trigg, KY recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 80. 92% 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 Trigg?
Trigg, KY has 2 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Trigg?
Environmental compliance in Trigg, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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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