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Washington, AL

Moderate Risk (45/100)

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 Washington in Alabama · Population: 15,270

TRI sites such as Basf Corp; Tate & Lyle Sucralose LLC; Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC; SDWIS systems such as MCINTOSH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY; WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY; MILLRY WATER WORKS; NPL sites such as Ciba-Geigy Corp. (McIntosh Plant); Olin Corp. (McIntosh Plant) anchor Washington, AL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 45/100 (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 Washington include LEROY WATER AUTHORITY, while Basf Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 45/100 (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 Washington -- 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 Washington, AL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-17.9%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-17.9%

540.1 thousand lb → 443.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Washington, AL's total reported releases fell from 540.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 443.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, AL's off-site transfers rose from 14.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 38.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, AL's water releases rose from 53.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 109.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, AL's air releases fell from 471.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 296.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
15,270
TRI Facilities
7
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
3.1M lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MCINTOSH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY 3,060 0
WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 2,445 0
MILLRY WATER WORKS 2,217 0
CHATOM, THE UTILITIES BOARD OF THE TOWN 2,037 0
FRUITDALE WATER SYSTEM 1,809 0
LEROY WATER AUTHORITY 1,710 1
TIBBIE WATER & FIRE PROTECTION AUTHORITY 1,539 0
DEER PARK-VINEGAR BEND WATER & FPA 1,467 0
FRANKVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY 945 0
ST STEPHENS WATER SYSTEM 735 0
HOBSON WATER SYSTEM 663 0

TRI Facilities (7)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Basf Corp 1.7M lbs
2 Tate & Lyle Sucralose LLC 537.4K lbs
3 Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC 405.2K lbs
4 Charles R Lowman Power Plant 284.8K lbs
5 Resin Solutions LLC - Chatom Facility 86.8K lbs
6 Olin Corp 57.7K lbs
7 Mmc Materials Gulf Coast LLC - McIntosh Plant 1 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Ciba-Geigy Corp. (McIntosh Plant) NPL Site 53.42
Olin Corp. (McIntosh Plant) NPL Site 39.71

Cities in Washington (9)

Mc Intosh
5 facilities · 1 water
Chatom
1 facilities · 3 water
Leroy
1 facilities · 1 water
Deer Park
0 facilities · 1 water
Frankville
0 facilities · 1 water
Fruitdale
0 facilities · 1 water
Millry
0 facilities · 1 water
St. Stephens
0 facilities · 1 water
Tibbie
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Alabama? ▼
Washington, AL has an environmental risk score of 45/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington? ▼
Yes, Washington, AL has 2 Superfund sites 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 Washington? ▼
Washington, AL has 7 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Washington? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Washington, AL. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Washington? ▼
Washington, AL has 11 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 Washington? ▼
Environmental compliance in Washington, Alabama is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alabama 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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