Vanderburgh, IN

Moderate Risk (46/100)

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 Vanderburgh in Indiana · Population: 179,908

TRI sites such as Srg Global Trim LLC; Silgan White Cap Corp; Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co Inc; SDWIS systems such as EVANSVILLE WATER UTILITY; GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC.; NPL sites such as Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination anchor Vanderburgh, IN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 46/100 (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 Vanderburgh include GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC., while Srg Global Trim LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 46 / peak 119 in 2024.

Burden score 46/100 (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 Vanderburgh -- 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 Vanderburgh, IN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+15.8%

16 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+18.1%

75.5 thousand lb → 89.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Vanderburgh, IN's total reported releases rose from 75.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 87.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Vanderburgh, IN's off-site transfers fell from 9.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 4.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Vanderburgh, IN's air releases rose from 65.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 83.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Vanderburgh, IN's water releases fell from 69 lb in 2022 to 53 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
179,908
TRI Facilities
19
Water Systems
2
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
664.7K 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 227 (62%) 137 2 119
2023 152 (42%) 205 7 179
2022 172 (47%) 193 0 100
2021 176 (48%) 188 1 109
2020 248 (68%) 116 2 101
2024 Good Air Quality: 62% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 46

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 Indiana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (2)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EVANSVILLE WATER UTILITY 182,444 0
GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC. 12,890 2

TRI Facilities (19)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Srg Global Trim LLC 327.5K lbs
2 Silgan White Cap Corp 150.2K lbs
3 Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co Inc 128.2K lbs
4 Ticona Polymers Inc 41.5K lbs
5 Chem Group US LLC 8.6K lbs
6 Mplx Terminals LLC - Evansville In 3.6K lbs
7 Uniseal Inc. 3.1K lbs
8 Uniseal Inc 733 lbs
9 Iet Global Inc. 500 lbs
10 Mead Johnson Nutrition 315 lbs
11 George Koch Sons LLC 262 lbs
12 Envalior Engineering Materials 99 lbs
13 Bootz Plumbing Ware Co 68 lbs
14 Lyondellbasell Advanced Polymers Inc. 20 lbs
15 Pittsburgh Glass Works 10 lbs
16 Lyondellbasell Advanced Polymers Inc. 0 lbs
17 Berry Global Inc 0 lbs
18 Lyondellbasell Advanced Polymers Inc. 0 lbs
19 Purina Animal Nutrition LLC - Evansville 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination NPL Site 35.52

Cities in Vanderburgh (1)

Evansville
19 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Vanderburgh, Indiana?
Vanderburgh, IN has an environmental risk score of 46/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 19 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 2 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Vanderburgh?
Yes, Vanderburgh, IN 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 Vanderburgh?
Vanderburgh, IN has 19 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 664.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Vanderburgh?
In 2024, Vanderburgh, IN recorded a median AQI of 46 and a peak AQI of 119. 62% 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 Vanderburgh?
Vanderburgh, IN has 2 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 Vanderburgh?
Environmental compliance in Vanderburgh, Indiana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Indiana 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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