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Wabash, IN

Moderate Risk (43/100)

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 Wabash in Indiana · Population: 30,901

TRI sites such as Real Alloy Specification LLC; Real Alloy Recycling LLC; Metalx Aluminum Conversions; SDWIS systems such as NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT; LAFONTAINE WATER COMPANY; LAGRO MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT anchor Wabash, IN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 43/100 (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 Wabash include JOSIAH WHITES; ROANN WATER WORKS; LAKE VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK, while Real Alloy Specification LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 84 in 2024.

Burden score 43/100 (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 Wabash -- 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 Wabash, IN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-1.6%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-1.6%

847.9 thousand lb → 834.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Wabash, IN's total reported releases fell from 847.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 834.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wabash, IN's water releases rose from 174 lb in 2022 to 213 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wabash, IN's air releases fell from 135.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 118.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wabash, IN's chemicals reported rose from 27 in 2022 to 28 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
30,901
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
8
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
3.5M 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 324 (89%) 41 0 84
2023 313 (86%) 48 3 126
2022 334 (92%) 27 1 112
2021 327 (90%) 34 1 101
2020 337 (93%) 26 0 97
2024 Good Air Quality: 89% 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 Indiana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (8)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NORTH MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT 6,100 0
LAFONTAINE WATER COMPANY 906 0
LAGRO MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT 438 0
JOSIAH WHITES 416 1
ROANN WATER WORKS 400 2
LAKE VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK 90 13
KINGS COURT MOBILE HOME PARK 70 0
JOSIAH WHITES (PENGUINS) 25 0

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Real Alloy Specification LLC 813.6K lbs
2 Real Alloy Recycling LLC 769.5K lbs
3 Metalx Aluminum Conversions 688.2K lbs
4 The Ford Meter Box Co Inc 644.5K lbs
5 Thermafiber Inc 505.1K lbs
6 Poet Biorefining-North Manchester LLC 79.4K lbs
7 Paperworks Industries Inc 2.6K lbs
8 Wabash Castings LLC 173 lbs
9 Bulldog Battery Corp 18 lbs
10 Novae LLC 17 lbs
11 Ds Products Inc. 0 lbs

Cities in Wabash (5)

Wabash
9 facilities · 4 water
North Manchester
2 facilities · 1 water
Lafontaine
0 facilities · 1 water
Lagro
0 facilities · 1 water
Roann
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Wabash, Indiana? ▼
Wabash, IN has an environmental risk score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 8 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Wabash? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Wabash, IN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Wabash? ▼
Wabash, IN has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.5M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Wabash? ▼
In 2024, Wabash, IN recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 84. 89% 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 Wabash? ▼
Wabash, IN has 8 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Wabash? ▼
Environmental compliance in Wabash, 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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