Washington, OH

Moderate Risk (58/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Washington in Ohio · Population: 59,318

TRI sites such as Kraton Corp; Energizer Holdings Inc; Eramet Marietta Inc; SDWIS systems such as MARIETTA CITY PWS; LITTLE HOCKING WATER ASSOCIATION, INC.; WARREN COMM W AND S ASSN 2; NPL sites such as Van Dale Junkyard anchor Washington, OH's EPA extract. Derived burden score 58/100 (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 BELPRE CITY PWS; PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS; NEWPORT WATER/SEWER DISTRICT PWS, while Kraton Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 90 in 2024.

Burden score 58/100 (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, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+19.6%

13 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+19.6%

2.7 million lb → 3.2 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Washington, OH's total reported releases rose from 2.7 million lb in 2022 to 3.2 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, OH's water releases rose from 665.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.2 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, OH's off-site transfers rose from 723.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 795.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, OH's air releases fell from 991.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 904.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
59,318
TRI Facilities
16
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
17.3M 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 212 (87%) 32 0 90
2023 206 (87%) 32 0 100
2022 222 (91%) 23 0 84
2021 222 (91%) 23 0 87
2020 233 (95%) 11 1 108
2024 Good Air Quality: 87% of days
Median AQI: 41

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 Ohio, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MARIETTA CITY PWS 18,707 0
LITTLE HOCKING WATER ASSOCIATION, INC. 9,892 0
WARREN COMM W AND S ASSN 2 7,215 0
BELPRE CITY PWS 6,441 2
HIGHLAND RIDGE W AND S ASSOCIATION INC 3,022 0
TRI-COUNTY RURAL W AND S DISTRICT 3,000 0
PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS 2,744 3
RENO WATER AND SEWER 1 2,189 0
BEVERLY VILLAGE PWS 1,900 0
NEWPORT WATER/SEWER DISTRICT PWS 1,582 1
RENO WATER AND SEWER 2 1,520 0
MATAMORAS VILLAGE 896 0
WATERFORD WATER/SEWER ASSOCIATION 770 1
LOWELL VILLAGE PWS 603 0
RENO WATER AND SEWER - KARDEX 446 0

TRI Facilities (16)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Kraton Corp 6.2M lbs
2 Energizer Holdings Inc 4.4M lbs
3 Eramet Marietta Inc 3.0M lbs
4 Ferroglobe USA Metallurgical Inc 1.9M lbs
5 Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC 1.5M lbs
6 Orion Engineered Carbons Belpre 163.9K lbs
7 Americas Styrenics LLC - Marietta 108.1K lbs
8 Vanguard Paints & Finishes Inc 28.0K lbs
9 Profusion Industries LLC 26.2K lbs
10 Skyline Steel Llc-Belpre 25.0K lbs
11 Mplx Terminals LLC - Marietta Oh Terminal 4.7K lbs
12 Westlake Dimex 1.7K lbs
13 Thermo Fisher Scientific (asheville) LLC 779 lbs
14 Marietta Industrial Enterprise S Inc. 543 lbs
15 Asphalt Materials Inc 0 lbs
16 Broughton Foods Co 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Van Dale Junkyard NPL Site 33.03

Cities in Washington (7)

Marietta
12 facilities · 6 water
Belpre
3 facilities · 1 water
Waterford
1 facilities · 3 water
Lowell
0 facilities · 2 water
Little Hocking
0 facilities · 1 water
New Matamoras
0 facilities · 1 water
Newport
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Ohio?
Washington, OH has an environmental risk score of 58/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 16 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington?
Yes, Washington, OH 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, OH has 16 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 17.3M 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, OH recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 90. 87% 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, OH has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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, Ohio is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Ohio 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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