Wayne, 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.

Environmental data for Wayne in Ohio · Population: 116,618

TRI sites such as Vibrantz Corp; Schaeffler Transmission LLC; Akron Brass; SDWIS systems such as WOOSTER CITY PWS; RITTMAN CITY PWS; DOYLESTOWN VILLAGE PWS anchor Wayne, 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 Wayne include DOYLESTOWN VILLAGE PWS; CRESTON VILLAGE; BIG PRAIRIE COMMUNITY WATER COMPANY, while Vibrantz Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

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 Wayne -- 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 Wayne, OH: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+53.7%

29 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+70.5%

138.2 thousand lb → 235.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 3 facilities filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Wayne, OH's total reported releases rose from 138.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 212.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wayne, OH's water releases rose from 44 lb in 2022 to 86 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wayne, OH's air releases rose from 41.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 71.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wayne, OH's off-site transfers rose from 96.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 141.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
116,618
TRI Facilities
35
Water Systems
24
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
705.3K lbs

Water Systems (24)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WOOSTER CITY PWS 26,618 0
RITTMAN CITY PWS 6,491 0
DOYLESTOWN VILLAGE PWS 3,051 2
CRESTON VILLAGE 2,171 1
DALTON VILLAGE PWS 2,000 0
SHREVE VILLAGE PWS 1,514 0
WEST SALEM VILLAGE PWS 1,410 0
MARSHALLVILLE VILLAGE PWS 756 0
SMITHVILLE WESTERN LIMITED 480 0
BAILEY LAKES VILLAGE 374 0
OAK PARK ESTATES LLC 300 0
WAYNE COUNTY CARE CENTER 225 0
LINCOLN TERRACE ESTATES 222 0
BIG PRAIRIE COMMUNITY WATER COMPANY 200 4
WOOSTER ROLLING WHEELS ESTATES MHP 169 0
HERITAGE GREEN CONDOMINIUM ASSOC PWS 119 0
SPRUCE TREE VILLAGE MHP 110 0
GREEN MEADOWS ESTATES 109 0
HIDDEN ACRES MHP 85 0
BURBANK PARKE PWS 85 0
COUNTRY POINTE WOOSTER SUB-ACUTE PWS 84 0
PROGRESSIVE PINES, LLC 79 0
CHRISTIAN CHILDRENS HOME 55 2
CROWN HILL MANOR PWS 25 0

TRI Facilities (35)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Vibrantz Corp 183.8K lbs
2 Schaeffler Transmission LLC 148.9K lbs
3 Akron Brass 109.4K lbs
4 Artiflex Manufacturing LLC Gerstco Div Wooster 59.7K lbs
5 Are Accessories LLC 38.9K lbs
6 G&s Bar & Wire LLC 35.5K lbs
7 Bekaert Corp 31.6K lbs
8 Circle Graphics Inc. 23.1K lbs
9 Seaman Corp - Wooster Plant 22.3K lbs
10 Frito Lay Inc 14.7K lbs
11 Quality Castings Co 10.8K lbs
12 Scotts Co 6.3K lbs
13 Rpm Wood Finishes Group Inc DBA Finishworks 5.4K lbs
14 Akron Brass 4.8K lbs
15 Refcotec Inc. 3.9K lbs
16 Axalta Coating Systems USA LLC 3.4K lbs
17 Precision Products Group Inc. 1.8K lbs
18 St Engineering Hackney Inc 497 lbs
19 Will-Burt Co 414 lbs
20 Aam Metal Forming | Wooster Manufacturing 119 lbs
21 Wooster Products Inc 20 lbs
22 Smithfoods Orrville Inc. 10 lbs
23 Associated Materials LLC 8 lbs
24 Morgan Truck Body LLC 1 lbs
25 Nucor Bright Bar Orrville LLC 1 lbs
26 Worthington Industries Wooster 0 lbs
27 Westlake Royal Stone LLC - Dutch Quality 0 lbs
28 Wayne-Dalton Rolling Door Div 0 lbs
29 Gerber's Poultry Inc 0 lbs
30 Purina Animal Nutrition LLC - Orrville 0 lbs
31 Moog Orrville 0 lbs
32 Wooster Elastomers LLC 0 lbs
33 United Titanium Inc 0 lbs
34 Rbb Systems 0 lbs
35 Cargill Feed & Nutrition Wooster 0 lbs

Cities in Wayne (14)

Wooster
15 facilities · 10 water
Orrville
12 facilities · 0 water
West Salem
2 facilities · 2 water
Apple Creek
2 facilities · 0 water
Kidron
2 facilities · 0 water
Mount Eaton
2 facilities · 0 water
Dalton
1 facilities · 3 water
Doylestown
0 facilities · 2 water
Rittman
0 facilities · 2 water
Burbank
0 facilities · 1 water
Creston
0 facilities · 1 water
Marshallville
0 facilities · 1 water
Shreve
0 facilities · 1 water
W Salem
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Wayne, Ohio?
Wayne, OH has an environmental risk score of 58/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 35 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 24 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Wayne?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Wayne, OH in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Wayne?
Wayne, OH has 35 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 705.3K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Wayne?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Wayne, OH. 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 Wayne?
Wayne, OH has 24 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 Wayne?
Environmental compliance in Wayne, 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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