Washington, GA

Low Risk (21/100)

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 Georgia · Population: 19,893

TRI sites such as Burgess Pigment Co; Trojan Battery Co - Sandersville; Bulk Chemical Services Llc.; SDWIS systems such as SANDERSVILLE; TENNILLE; DAVISBORO anchor Washington, GA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 21/100 (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 Washington include TENNILLE, while Burgess Pigment Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 101 in 2024.

Burden score 21/100 (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 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, GA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-9.6%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-9.6%

22.1 thousand lb → 20.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Washington, GA's total reported releases fell from 22.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 20.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, GA's off-site transfers fell from 4.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 4.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, GA's air releases fell from 17.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 15.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
19,893
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
101.7K 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 221 (61%) 139 1 101
2023 160 (44%) 197 2 161
2022 142 (39%) 217 3 112
2021 178 (49%) 184 3 111
2020 230 (65%) 122 2 112
2024 Good Air Quality: 61% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 44

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 Georgia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SANDERSVILLE 7,776 0
TENNILLE 2,372 2
DAVISBORO 2,058 0
HARRISON 500 0
WARTHEN WATER ASSOCIATION 350 0
OCONEE 284 0
DRY BRANCH VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK 206 0
DEEPSTEP 192 0
RIDDLEVILLE 180 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Burgess Pigment Co 73.5K lbs
2 Trojan Battery Co - Sandersville 25.7K lbs
3 Bulk Chemical Services Llc. 2.5K lbs
4 Dura-Line Corp 2 lbs
5 Dura-Line Corp 0 lbs

Cities in Washington (8)

Sandersville
4 facilities · 2 water
Tennille
1 facilities · 1 water
Davisboro
0 facilities · 1 water
Deepstep
0 facilities · 1 water
Harrison
0 facilities · 1 water
Harrsion
0 facilities · 1 water
Oconee
0 facilities · 1 water
Warthen
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Georgia?
Washington, GA has an environmental risk score of 21/100 (Low Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Washington, GA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Washington?
Washington, GA has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 101.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Washington?
In 2024, Washington, GA recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 101. 61% 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 Washington?
Washington, GA has 9 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, Georgia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Georgia 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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