Williamson, TN

Low Risk (25/100)

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 Williamson in Tennessee · Population: 254,609

TRI sites such as Essex Solutions USA LLC; Apcom Inc; Foley Products Co - Franklin; SDWIS systems such as FRANKLIN WATER DEPT; H.B.& T.S. UTILITY DISTRICT; MILCROFTON UTILITY DISTRICT anchor Williamson, TN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 25/100 (Low 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 Williamson include FRANKLIN WATER DEPT, while Essex Solutions USA LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 87 in 2024.

Burden score 25/100 (Low 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 Williamson -- 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 Williamson, TN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+30.1%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+30.1%

77.9 thousand lb → 101.4 thousand 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.

  • Williamson, TN's total reported releases rose from 77.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 101.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Williamson, TN's off-site transfers rose from 18.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 40.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Williamson, TN's chemicals reported rose from 11 in 2022 to 12 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Williamson, TN's air releases rose from 59.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 60.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
254,609
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
391.6K 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 200 (84%) 38 0 87
2023 197 (81%) 45 2 122
2022 209 (86%) 33 2 122
2021 225 (93%) 18 0 67
2020 231 (96%) 10 0 71
2024 Good Air Quality: 84% of days
Median AQI: 43

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 Tennessee, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FRANKLIN WATER DEPT 77,222 23
H.B.& T.S. UTILITY DISTRICT 40,094 0
MILCROFTON UTILITY DISTRICT 38,032 0
NOLENSVILLE-COLLEGE GROVE U.D. 34,159 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Essex Solutions USA LLC 304.3K lbs
2 Apcom Inc 87.3K lbs
3 Foley Products Co - Franklin 1 lbs
4 Georgia Masonry Supply Franklin 0 lbs
5 Smyrna Ready Mix LLC Plant 5 0 lbs

Cities in Williamson (2)

Franklin
5 facilities · 4 water
Nolensville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Williamson, Tennessee?
Williamson, TN has an environmental risk score of 25/100 (Low Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Williamson?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Williamson, TN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Williamson?
Williamson, TN has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 391.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Williamson?
In 2024, Williamson, TN recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 87. 84% 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 Williamson?
Williamson, TN has 4 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Williamson?
Environmental compliance in Williamson, Tennessee is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Tennessee 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