Washington Parish, LA

Moderate Risk (46/100)

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 Parish in Louisiana · Population: 45,238

TRI sites such as International Paper Bogalusa Mill; Barriere Construction Co LLC - Franklinton Asphalt Pla; Hood Industries Inc.; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF BOGALUSA WATER SYSTEM; VARNADO WATER WORKS; BOGUE-LUSA WATER WORKS DISTRICT; NPL sites such as Colonial Creosote anchor Washington Parish, LA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 46/100 (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 Parish include CITY OF BOGALUSA WATER SYSTEM; TOWN OF FRANKLINTON WATER SYSTEM; VARNADO WATER WORKS - PINE, while International Paper Bogalusa Mill leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 46/100 (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 Parish -- 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 Parish, LA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-7.9%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-7.9%

2.3 million lb → 2.2 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Washington Parish, LA's total reported releases fell from 2.3 million lb in 2022 to 2.2 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington Parish, LA's water releases fell from 140.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 127.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington Parish, LA's air releases fell from 2.2 million lb in 2022 to 2.0 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
45,238
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
11.7M lbs

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF BOGALUSA WATER SYSTEM 14,000 13
VARNADO WATER WORKS 4,230 0
BOGUE-LUSA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 4,200 0
TOWN OF FRANKLINTON WATER SYSTEM 4,150 11
RURAL FRANKLINTON WATER 3,450 0
VARNADO WATER WORKS - PINE 840 5
VILLAGE OF ANGIE WATER SUPPLY 400 2
WILLA VILLA MOBILE HOME 161 0
RON SON BEAR 96 2
29 PALMS TRAILER PARK 25 23

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 International Paper Bogalusa Mill 11.7M lbs
2 Barriere Construction Co LLC - Franklinton Asphalt Pla 2.1K lbs
3 Hood Industries Inc. 153 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Colonial Creosote NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Washington Parish (3)

Bogalusa
2 facilities · 2 water
Franklinton
1 facilities · 3 water
Angie
0 facilities · 5 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington Parish, Louisiana?
Washington Parish, LA has an environmental risk score of 46/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington Parish?
Yes, Washington Parish, LA 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 Parish?
Washington Parish, LA has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 11.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Washington Parish?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Washington Parish, LA. 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 Parish?
Washington Parish, LA has 10 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 Parish?
Environmental compliance in Washington Parish, Louisiana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Louisiana 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