Washington, KY

Low Risk (17/100)

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 Kentucky · Population: 12,091

TRI sites such as Alltech Inc; Inoac Group N.a. LLC; Toyotomi America Corp; SDWIS systems such as SPRINGFIELD WATER WORKS anchor Washington, KY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 17/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Alltech Inc; Inoac Group N.a. LLC; Toyotomi America Corp are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Washington; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 74 in 2024.

Burden score 17/100 (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, KY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-35.5%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-35.5%

10.9 thousand lb → 7.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Washington, KY's total reported releases fell from 10.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 7.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, KY's off-site transfers fell from 3.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 493 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, KY's air releases fell from 7.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 6.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
12,091
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
1
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
56.7K 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 315 (90%) 34 0 74
2023 315 (88%) 41 2 108
2022 340 (93%) 24 0 77
2021 342 (94%) 20 0 87
2020 352 (97%) 12 0 77
2024 Good Air Quality: 90% of days
Median AQI: 39

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 Kentucky, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (1)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SPRINGFIELD WATER WORKS 13,205 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Alltech Inc 34.4K lbs
2 Inoac Group N.a. LLC 18.5K lbs
3 Toyotomi America Corp 3.8K lbs
4 Applegate Fiber South 6 lbs

Cities in Washington (1)

Springfield
4 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Kentucky?
Washington, KY has an environmental risk score of 17/100 (Low Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 1 water systems on record. No water systems have current 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, KY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Washington?
Washington, KY has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 56.7K 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, KY recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 74. 90% 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, KY has 1 EPA-regulated water system. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Washington?
Environmental compliance in Washington, Kentucky is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kentucky 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro