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Wakulla, FL

Low Risk (24/100)

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 Wakulla in Florida · Population: 34,608

TRI sites such as St. Marks Powder Inc.; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF SOPCHOPPY; PANACEA AREA WATER SYSTEM; ALLIGATOR POINT WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT anchor Wakulla, FL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 24/100 (Low 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 Wakulla include CITY OF SOPCHOPPY; PANACEA AREA WATER SYSTEM, while St. Marks Powder Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 139 in 2024.

Burden score 24/100 (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 Wakulla -- 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 Wakulla, FL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+6.6%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+6.6%

11.7 thousand lb → 12.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Wakulla, FL's total reported releases rose from 11.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 12.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wakulla, FL's off-site transfers rose from 656 lb in 2022 to 3.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wakulla, FL's water releases fell from 4.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wakulla, FL's land releases fell from 6.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
34,608
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
130.3K 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 261 (73%) 94 1 139
2023 272 (75%) 93 0 80
2022 279 (76%) 86 0 97
2021 284 (78%) 81 0 81
2020 265 (73%) 96 0 164
2024 Good Air Quality: 73% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 41

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 Florida, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF SOPCHOPPY 12,998 3
PANACEA AREA WATER SYSTEM 3,020 2
ALLIGATOR POINT WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT 1,400 0
ST. MARKS, CITY OF WATER SYS. 285 0
MYSTERIOUS WATERS SUBDIVISION 117 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 St. Marks Powder Inc. 130.3K lbs

Cities in Wakulla (4)

Crawfordville
1 facilities · 1 water
Panacea
0 facilities · 2 water
Sopchoppy
0 facilities · 1 water
St. Marks
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Wakulla, Florida? ▼
Wakulla, FL has an environmental risk score of 24/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Wakulla? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Wakulla, FL in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Wakulla? ▼
Wakulla, FL has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 130.3K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Wakulla? ▼
In 2024, Wakulla, FL recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 139. 73% 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 Wakulla? ▼
Wakulla, FL has 5 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Wakulla? ▼
Environmental compliance in Wakulla, Florida is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Florida 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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