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Washington, MS

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 Mississippi · Population: 43,674

TRI sites such as Platte Chemical Co; Scott Biodiesel/greenville Terminal; Usg Interiors; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF GREENVILLE; CITY OF LELAND; FMH WATER ASSOCIATION; NPL sites such as Walcotte Chemical Co. Warehouses anchor Washington, MS'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 CITY OF GREENVILLE; CITY OF LELAND; FMH WATER ASSOCIATION, while Platte Chemical Co 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, MS: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+33.6%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+33.6%

33.6 thousand lb → 44.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Washington, MS's total reported releases rose from 33.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 44.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, MS's off-site transfers rose from 13.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 24.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, MS's chemicals reported fell from 29 in 2022 to 26 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
43,674
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
176.7K lbs

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF GREENVILLE 29,602 4
CITY OF LELAND 4,591 3
FMH WATER ASSOCIATION 2,740 2
CITY OF HOLLANDALE 2,323 2
TOWN OF METCALFE 1,125 10
GLEN ALLAN UTILITY DISTRICT 649 0
TOWN OF ARCOLA 546 0
NORTH BOLIVAR W/A 539 0
RASKIN ENTERPRISES LLC-DELTA VILLAGE MHP 491 0
LAMONT WATER CORPORATION 102 1
GOLDING ACRES WATER ASSN 99 0
WINTERVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION 92 0
CITY OF GREENVILLE (AIRBASE) 30 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Platte Chemical Co 97.5K lbs
2 Scott Biodiesel/greenville Terminal 78.8K lbs
3 Usg Interiors 380 lbs
4 Nufarm Americas Inc - Greenville 122 lbs
5 Mmc Materials Inc - Greenville 2 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Walcotte Chemical Co. Warehouses Deleted NPL Site 0.00

Cities in Washington (6)

Greenville
5 facilities · 5 water
Leland
0 facilities · 4 water
Arcola
0 facilities · 1 water
Glen Allan
0 facilities · 1 water
Hollandale
0 facilities · 1 water
Metcalfe
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Mississippi? ▼
Washington, MS has an environmental risk score of 45/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington? ▼
Yes, Washington, MS 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, MS has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 176.7K 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, MS. 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, MS has 13 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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, Mississippi is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Mississippi 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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