TRI Facilities
207
EPCRA Section 313 reporters
2023 EPA TRI data 207 facilities 424 water systems
West Virginia Environmental Profile
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2023 Toxics Release Inventory, Safe Drinking Water Information System, and Superfund National Priorities List, this is West Virginia's (WV) full public environmental-compliance record - toxic releases, drinking-water systems, and Superfund sites in one place.
WV regulatory profile by statute
Violation/site counts mapped to the EPA statutes this portal tracks
- CWA · NPDES
Clean Water Act, NPDES (water-system health violations)
268 records
- RCRA · Subtitle C 14
RCRA Subtitle C (Superfund-site proxy)
14 records
What this shows Counts are mapped to statute as a structural proxy and reflect reported activity, not toxicity-weighted or population-adjusted risk. Clean Air Act (Title V) permit data is not currently ingested by this portal, so air-permit compliance is not shown here.
Water Systems
424
SDWIS regulated
Superfund Sites
14
11 active NPL
Total Releases
131.3M lbs
TRI cumulative disclosure
Compliance Snapshot - WV
Sites with no recorded health violations 57.5%
Sites with at least one open violation 42.5%
West Virginia consolidates three federal EPA datasets into one statewide environmental profile: 207 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) facilities reporting under EPCRA Section 313, 424 community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and 14 sites on the Superfund National Priorities List.
TRI facilities in WV have cumulatively disclosed 131.3M lbs of toxic chemical releases, while SDWIS records show 2,371 total violations across the state's regulated water systems, of which 268 systems carry an active health-based violation (MCL exceedance or treatment-technique failure). Activity clusters in counties such as Kanawha, Monongalia, Harrison, which account for the highest combined facility, water-system, and Superfund presence.
Every figure reflects the public regulatory record as filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is not weighted for toxicity, geographic footprint, or population exposure. A state can rank high in any individual metric because of industrial history, naturally occurring contaminants in source water, or simply the number of reporting facilities, not because current residents face unsafe conditions. Drill into any county or water system below for the full disclosure record.
What does this state's environmental record show?
TRI Facilities
207
Water Systems
424
Superfund Sites
14
Total Violations
2,371
Total Releases
131.3M lbs
Health Violations
268
water systems
Largest Polluters
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Power Station | 32.5M lbs |
| 2 | American Electric Power Amos Plant | 14.3M lbs |
| 3 | Felman Production Inc | 12.5M lbs |
| 4 | Pleasants Power Station | 9.5M lbs |
| 5 | Fort Martin Power Station | 6.0M lbs |
| 6 | Chemours Washington Works | 5.7M lbs |
| 7 | Mount Storm Power Station | 5.6M lbs |
| 8 | Mountaineer Plant | 4.4M lbs |
| 9 | American Electric Power Kammer/mitchell Plant | 4.0M lbs |
| 10 | American Bituminous Power Partners LP | 3.4M lbs |
| 11 | Longview Power | 3.3M lbs |
| 12 | Wva Manufacturing LLC | 2.6M lbs |
| 13 | Humphrey No 7 | 2.5M lbs |
| 14 | Mountain State Carbon LLC | 2.1M lbs |
| 15 | Corhart Refractories | 1.6M lbs |
| 16 | Cytec Industries Inc | 1.6M lbs |
| 17 | Chemours Belle Plant | 1.3M lbs |
| 18 | Latham Pool Products Inc D/b/a Viking Pools-Wv | 1.3M lbs |
| 19 | Koppers Follansbee Tar Plant | 1.1M lbs |
| 20 | Mpm Silicones LLC | 1.1M lbs |
Water Quality
Systems with Health Violations
| Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| WARDENSVILLE, TOWN OF | 788 | 89 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD BAKER | 150 | 60 |
| VALLEY GROVE WATER DEPT | 610 | 55 |
| PADEN CITY, CITY OF | 3,291 | 53 |
| PINNACLE WATER ASSOCIATION | 85 | 43 |
| MOUNT ZION P S D | 1,113 | 42 |
| REEDY WATER SERVICE TOWN OF | 480 | 42 |
| CLOVER PSD | 976 | 40 |
| GREATER HARRISON PSD LOST CREEK MT CLARE | 3,536 | 36 |
| RAINELLE WATER DEPT | 1,381 | 35 |
| PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL WTR WKS | 847 | 34 |
| MILL CREEK WATER DEPT | 591 | 34 |
| OCEANA COMMUNITY OF | 3,796 | 33 |
| GILBERT WATER WORKS | 1,840 | 32 |
| PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 | 3,455 | 31 |
| MCDOWELL COUNTY PSD PREMIER | 122 | 30 |
| GARY CITY OF | 1,633 | 27 |
| MIDLAND PSD | 3,802 | 27 |
| POTOMAC FARMS WATER CO | 65 | 25 |
| LEWISBURG | 12,065 | 24 |
Cities with Water Issues
Bluefield
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Welch
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Lewisburg
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Saint Albans
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New Haven
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Spencer
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Charleston
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Martinsburg
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Inwood
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Harpers Ferry
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Kenova
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Wheeling
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Follansbee
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Glen Dale
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Moundsville
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Weirton
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Friendly
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Mineral Wells
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Paden City
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Ravenswood
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Superfund Sites (14)
| Site Name | Status | HRS Score |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (USNAVY) | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Big John Salvage - Hoult Road | NPL Site | 48.57 |
| Fike Chemical, Inc. | NPL Site | 36.30 |
| Follansbee | Deleted NPL Site | 33.77 |
| Hanlin-Allied-Olin | NPL Site | 53.98 |
| Leetown Pesticide | Deleted NPL Site | 36.72 |
| North 25th Street Glass and Zinc | NPL Site | 48.03 |
| Ordnance Works Disposal Areas | Deleted NPL Site | 35.62 |
| Paden City Groundwater | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Ravenswood PCE Ground Water Plume | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area | NPL Site | 50.54 |
| Sharon Steel Corp (Fairmont Coke Works) | NPL Site | 57.08 |
| Vienna Tetrachloroethene | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| West Virginia Ordnance (USARMY) | NPL Site | - |
Counties (54 total)
| County | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Kanawha | 21 |
| Monongalia | 12 |
| Harrison | 8 |
| Marion | 5 |
| Wyoming | 0 |
| Berkeley | 12 |
| Marshall | 13 |
| Preston | 6 |
| Raleigh | 6 |
| Brooke | 11 |
| Jefferson | 7 |
| Randolph | 4 |
| Wood | 7 |
| Hardy | 4 |
| Mason | 4 |
| Mingo | 0 |
| Mineral | 2 |
| Greenbrier | 2 |
| Nicholas | 4 |
| Ohio | 6 |
Showing top 20 counties by environmental activity. West Virginia has 54 counties total.
Largest Cities
Bluefield
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1 facilities · 3 water systems
Princeton
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4 facilities · 0 water systems
Welch
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1 facilities · 17 water systems
Lewisburg
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1 facilities · 2 water systems
Alderson
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Smoot
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Union
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1 facilities · 1 water systems
Alloy
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Belle
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5 facilities · 0 water systems
Buffalo
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Institute
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2 facilities · 0 water systems
Nitro
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5 facilities · 0 water systems
Poca
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Powellton
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Saint Albans
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1 facilities · 1 water systems
Whitesville
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Winfield
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Letart
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
New Haven
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1 facilities · 1 water systems
Millwood
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2 facilities · 0 water systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How many polluting facilities are in West Virginia? ▼
West Virginia has 207 facilities that report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). These facilities have collectively reported 131.3M lbs in total toxic chemical releases. TRI data is self-reported annually by facilities that manufacture, process, or use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts.
Does West Virginia have Superfund sites? ▼
Yes, West Virginia has 14 sites on the EPA Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations identified for long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Is the water safe in West Virginia? ▼
West Virginia has 424 EPA-regulated water systems. 268 water 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 data is available for West Virginia? ▼
PlainEnviro provides three categories of EPA environmental data for West Virginia: Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data covering 207 industrial facilities, Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data for 424 water systems, and Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) data for 14 contaminated sites.
How does West Virginia compare to other states environmentally? ▼
West Virginia has 207 TRI facilities with 131.3M lbs in total releases, 14 Superfund sites, and 2,371 water system violations on record. State-level environmental comparisons depend on many factors including industrial activity, population, and geographic size. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL databases.
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About This Data
This page aggregates environmental data from three EPA programs for West Virginia: the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) for industrial chemical releases, the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) for water quality, and the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) for hazardous waste cleanup sites.
PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. Numbers reflect reported data and may not capture all environmental activity. For specific health or environmental concerns, contact your state environmental agency.
What to do with West Virginia's data
Use this state profile as a starting point, then drill into the specific dataset that matters to you.
- Check the 207 TRI facilities reporting in West Virginia for the largest reported releases near a specific county. View facilities
- 268 water systems in the state have a recorded health-based violation, check if yours is one of them. Check water systems
- See how West Virginia compares to other states on releases, water violations, and Superfund sites. State rankings
Reported data reflects what facilities and agencies disclose to the EPA; it is not a complete measure of environmental risk or a substitute for local guidance.
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this state profile is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities, the Safe Drinking Water Information System, and the Superfund National Priorities List, compiled since federal reporting began under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.
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