Wilson, TX

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 Texas · Population: 51,501

TRI sites such as Watco Tanks Inc.; Hydro Composites LLC; Icp Industries LLC; SDWIS systems such as SS WSC; CITY OF FLORESVILLE; OAK HILLS WSC anchor Wilson, TX'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 CITY OF FLORESVILLE; CITY OF POTH; CITY OF STOCKDALE, while Watco Tanks Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 7 / peak 34 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, TX: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+32.8%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+32.3%

45.3 thousand lb → 59.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Wilson, TX's total reported releases rose from 45.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 59.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wilson, TX's off-site transfers rose from 1.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 12.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wilson, TX's water releases rose from 7 lb in 2022 to 37 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wilson, TX's air releases rose from 43.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 47.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
51,501
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
215.5K 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 190 (100%) 0 0 34
2023 292 (100%) 0 0 36
2022 300 (100%) 0 0 44
2021 363 (100%) 0 0 27
2020 365 (100%) 0 0 34
2024 Good Air Quality: 100% of days
Median AQI: 7

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 Texas, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SS WSC 20,826 0
CITY OF FLORESVILLE 8,306 1
OAK HILLS WSC 6,225 0
SUNKO WSC 5,064 0
PICOSA WSC 3,210 0
CITY OF POTH 2,994 1
CITY OF LA VERNIA 2,526 0
THREE OAKS WSC 2,007 0
CITY OF STOCKDALE 1,201 1
CITY OF FALLS CITY 514 1

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Watco Tanks Inc. 112.3K lbs
2 Hydro Composites LLC 41.8K lbs
3 Icp Industries LLC 33.4K lbs
4 Lazarus Refinery LLC 15.6K lbs
5 Shannon Galvanizing 11.7K lbs
6 Texaloy Foundry Co Inc 716 lbs

Cities in Wilson (6)

Floresville
3 facilities · 4 water
Stockdale
2 facilities · 2 water
Nixon
1 facilities · 2 water
La Vernia
0 facilities · 2 water
Falls City
0 facilities · 1 water
Poth
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Wilson, Texas?
Wilson, TX has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 4 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, TX in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Wilson?
Wilson, TX has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 215.5K 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, TX recorded a median AQI of 7 and a peak AQI of 34. 100% 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, TX has 10 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 Wilson?
Environmental compliance in Wilson, Texas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Texas 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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