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Washington, ME

Moderate Risk (44/100)

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 Maine · Population: 31,261

TRI sites such as Woodland Pulp LLC; Jasper Wyman & Son C & D Corp; US Cbp Calais International Avenue Lpoe #ME0066; SDWIS systems such as PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT; LUBEC WATER DISTRICT; MACHIAS WATER COMPANY; NPL sites such as Eastern Surplus anchor Washington, ME's EPA extract. Derived burden score 44/100 (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 PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT; ADDISON POINT WATER DISTRICT; ALLEN WATER COMPANY, while Woodland Pulp LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 34 / peak 60 in 2024.

Burden score 44/100 (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, ME: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-18.3%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-18.3%

603.1 thousand lb → 492.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Washington, ME's total reported releases fell from 603.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 492.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, ME's land releases fell from 21.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 16.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, ME's water releases fell from 107.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 86.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, ME's air releases fell from 473.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 390.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
31,261
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
3.0M 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 351 (96%) 14 0 60
2023 343 (95%) 19 0 74
2022 355 (98%) 9 0 58
2021 348 (97%) 12 0 90
2020 351 (99%) 2 0 61
2024 Good Air Quality: 96% of days
Median AQI: 34

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 Maine, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PASSAMAQUODDY WATER DISTRICT 2,125 7
LUBEC WATER DISTRICT 1,775 0
MACHIAS WATER COMPANY 1,390 0
INDIAN TOWNSHIP TRIBAL WATER SYSTEM 535 0
MILBRIDGE WATER DISTRICT 405 0
QUANTABACOOK WATER DISTRICT 303 0
ADDISON POINT WATER DISTRICT 168 1
MACHIAS TRAILER PARK 89 0
PRINCETON WATER DISTRICT 75 0
DOWNEAST CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 63 0
ALLEN WATER COMPANY 50 2
BOUDREAU TRAILER PARK 50 15
DENNYSVILLE HOUSING 43 1

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Woodland Pulp LLC 3.0M lbs
2 Jasper Wyman & Son C & D Corp 1.5K lbs
3 US Cbp Calais International Avenue Lpoe #ME0066 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Eastern Surplus NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Washington (16)

Baileyville
1 facilities · 0 water
Calais
1 facilities · 0 water
Deblois
1 facilities · 0 water
Princeton
0 facilities · 2 water
Addison
0 facilities · 1 water
Columbia Falls
0 facilities · 1 water
Dennysville
0 facilities · 1 water
East Machias
0 facilities · 1 water
Eastport
0 facilities · 1 water
Harrington
0 facilities · 1 water
Indian Township
0 facilities · 1 water
Lubec
0 facilities · 1 water
Machias
0 facilities · 1 water
Machiasport
0 facilities · 1 water
Milbridge
0 facilities · 1 water
Meddybemps
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Maine? ▼
Washington, ME has an environmental risk score of 44/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington? ▼
Yes, Washington, ME has 1 Superfund site 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, ME has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.0M 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, ME recorded a median AQI of 34 and a peak AQI of 60. 96% 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, ME has 13 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Washington? ▼
Environmental compliance in Washington, Maine is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Maine 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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