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Wilson, TN

Moderate Risk (34/100)

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 Wilson in Tennessee · Population: 153,587

TRI sites such as Wonder Porcelain Group LLC Co-Located Site: Nashville Ready; Wilson Plant; Perma-Pipe Inc.; SDWIS systems such as WEST WILSON UTILITY DISTRICT; LEBANON WATER SYSTEM; GLADEVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT anchor Wilson, TN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 34/100 (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 Wilson include GLADEVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT; WATERTOWN WATER SYSTEM, while Wonder Porcelain Group LLC Co-Located Site: Nashville Ready leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 100 in 2024.

Burden score 34/100 (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 Wilson -- 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 Wilson, TN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+1239.9%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+1240.0%

4.4 thousand lb → 59.2 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.

  • Wilson, TN's total reported releases rose from 4.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 59.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wilson, TN's air releases rose from 3.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 57.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wilson, TN's off-site transfers rose from 666 lb in 2022 to 1.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wilson, TN's chemicals reported fell from 22 in 2022 to 21 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
153,587
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
590.7K 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 216 (88%) 29 0 100
2023 211 (86%) 29 4 126
2022 221 (91%) 20 1 122
2021 221 (91%) 22 0 74
2020 240 (98%) 5 0 64
2024 Good Air Quality: 88% 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 Tennessee, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WEST WILSON UTILITY DISTRICT 86,978 0
LEBANON WATER SYSTEM 60,669 0
GLADEVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT 19,813 2
LAGUARDO UTILITY DISTRICT 15,595 0
WATERTOWN WATER SYSTEM 1,944 2
VENUE @ 109 1,890 0

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Wonder Porcelain Group LLC Co-Located Site: Nashville Ready 510.5K lbs
2 Wilson Plant 35.8K lbs
3 Perma-Pipe Inc. 20.6K lbs
4 Avery Dennison 17.9K lbs
5 Parker Hannifin Corp O-Ring Div 5.2K lbs
6 Southtec LLC 639 lbs
7 Lochinvar LLC 100 lbs
8 American Fabricators Inc. 5 lbs
9 Oldcastle Precast Inc 1 lbs
10 Cold Chain Technologies LLC 0 lbs
11 Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment Inc. 0 lbs
12 Novamet Specialty Products 0 lbs
13 Zf Active Safety & Electronics LLC 0 lbs
14 Royal Canin USA 0 lbs
15 Plant 15 0 lbs

Cities in Wilson (4)

Lebanon
13 facilities · 4 water
Mount Juliet
2 facilities · 1 water
Gladeville
0 facilities · 1 water
Watertown
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Wilson, Tennessee? ▼
Wilson, TN has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Wilson? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Wilson, TN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Wilson? ▼
Wilson, TN has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 590.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Wilson? ▼
In 2024, Wilson, TN recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 100. 88% 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 Wilson? ▼
Wilson, TN has 6 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Wilson? ▼
Environmental compliance in Wilson, 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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