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Yalobusha, MS

Low Risk (24/100)

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 Yalobusha in Mississippi · Population: 12,439

TRI sites such as K& D Cultured Marble Inc.; Ajinomoto Foods N.a. Inc; Solero Technologies; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF WATER VALLEY; BILLYS CREEK RURAL W/A; YALOBUSHA WATER/SEWER DIST #1 anchor Yalobusha, MS's EPA extract. Derived burden score 24/100 (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 Yalobusha include TOWN OF COFFEEVILLE; TOWN OF OAKLAND; EAST END WATER ASSOCIATION, while K& D Cultured Marble Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 80 in 2024.

Burden score 24/100 (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 Yalobusha -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
12,439
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
25.4K 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 331 (95%) 16 0 80
2023 328 (95%) 15 1 119
2022 327 (96%) 13 0 100
2021 354 (99%) 5 0 61
2020 345 (99%) 3 0 51
2024 Good Air Quality: 95% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 Mississippi, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF WATER VALLEY 3,380 0
BILLYS CREEK RURAL W/A 1,532 0
YALOBUSHA WATER/SEWER DIST #1 1,422 0
JEFF DAVIS W/A INC 1,312 0
TRI-LAKES WATER ASSN-WEST 1,059 0
TOWN OF COFFEEVILLE 905 2
TOWN OF OAKLAND 579 4
YALOBUSHA WATER/SEWER DIST #2 537 0
EAST END WATER ASSOCIATION 479 2
TRI-LAKES WATER ASSN-EAST 407 0
CYPRESS CREEK RURAL W/A #2 390 0
ESKRIDGE ROSE HILL WATER ASSOCIATION 348 0
CYPRESS CREEK RURAL WTR ASSN 325 0
OTUCKOLOFA WATER ASSOCIATION 312 0
TRI-LAKES WATER ASSN-EAST 304 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 K& D Cultured Marble Inc. 21.8K lbs
2 Ajinomoto Foods N.a. Inc 3.2K lbs
3 Solero Technologies 463 lbs

Cities in Yalobusha (3)

Water Valley
1 facilities · 9 water
Coffeeville
1 facilities · 5 water
Oakland
1 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Yalobusha, Mississippi? ▼
Yalobusha, MS has an environmental risk score of 24/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Yalobusha? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Yalobusha, MS in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Yalobusha? ▼
Yalobusha, MS has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 25.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Yalobusha? ▼
In 2024, Yalobusha, MS recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 80. 95% 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 Yalobusha? ▼
Yalobusha, MS has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Yalobusha? ▼
Environmental compliance in Yalobusha, Mississippi is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Mississippi 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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