Warrick, IN

Moderate Risk (42/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Warrick in Indiana · Population: 64,650

TRI sites such as Alcoa Warrick Newco LLC; Kaiser Aluminum Warrick LLC; Wild Boar Mine; SDWIS systems such as INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH; CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT; CITY OF BOONVILLE anchor Warrick, IN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 42/100 (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 Warrick include TENNYSON WATER UTILITY; ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT; LYNNVILLE WATER WORKS, while Alcoa Warrick Newco LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 38 / peak 101 in 2024.

Burden score 42/100 (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 Warrick -- 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 Warrick, IN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-5.8%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-5.8%

3.2 million lb → 3.0 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Warrick, IN's total reported releases fell from 3.2 million lb in 2022 to 3.0 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Warrick, IN's water releases rose from 18.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 36.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Warrick, IN's chemicals reported fell from 37 in 2022 to 32 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Warrick, IN's land releases fell from 591.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 517.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
64,650
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
8
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
16.6M 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 326 (89%) 39 1 101
2023 311 (85%) 47 7 133
2022 326 (89%) 38 1 101
2021 337 (92%) 27 1 105
2020 347 (95%) 17 2 112
2024 Good Air Quality: 89% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 38

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
INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NEWBURGH 22,215 0
CHANDLER WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT 20,120 0
CITY OF BOONVILLE 10,260 0
TENNYSON WATER UTILITY 4,158 4
REO WATER CORPORATION 3,875 0
ELBERFELD WATER DEPARTMENT 2,122 1
DALE WATER WORKS 1,637 0
LYNNVILLE WATER WORKS 1,200 18

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Alcoa Warrick Newco LLC 12.6M lbs
2 Kaiser Aluminum Warrick LLC 2.3M lbs
3 Wild Boar Mine 1.2M lbs
4 Sigeco F B Culley Generating Station 568.3K lbs

Cities in Warrick (7)

Newburgh
3 facilities · 1 water
Lynnville
1 facilities · 1 water
Boonville
0 facilities · 2 water
Chandler
0 facilities · 1 water
Dale
0 facilities · 1 water
Elberfeld
0 facilities · 1 water
Tennyson
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Warrick, Indiana?
Warrick, IN has an environmental risk score of 42/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 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 Warrick?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Warrick, IN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Warrick?
Warrick, IN has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 16.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Warrick?
In 2024, Warrick, IN recorded a median AQI of 38 and a peak AQI of 101. 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 Warrick?
Warrick, 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 Warrick?
Environmental compliance in Warrick, 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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