County · TRI 2024
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Pollution
10 top TRI facilities tracked here. Lifetime cancer risk all pollutants (100 in a million (EPA elevated threshold)) held roughly steady year over year (—). Lifetime cancer risk all pollutants (100 in a million (EPA elevated threshold)) volumes here are too small to anchor a multi-year trend; YoY movement is still shown above.
FIPS 42107 · population 143,201
Multi-year history not yet ingested.
Top facilities mapped
Where Chemicals Are Released In Schuylkill County
Each red dot is one of the top TRI facilities. Size reflects 2024 total releases. County boundary outlined in blue.
Pollutant pathways
Schuylkill County Pollutant Multi-Year Trends
Lifetime cancer risk all pollutants (100 in a million (EPA elevated threshold))Health riskEPA-modeled added cancer cases per million residents from a lifetime of breathing local air toxics. EPA flags 100-in-a-million as elevated.
Single-vintage exposure modeling — EPA cadence is multi-year, so no trend line yet.
Formaldehyde ambient mean (0.077 µg/m³ (1-in-a-million URE))Health riskAn air toxic emitted by refineries, wood products, and combustion. EPA classifies it as a known human carcinogen — long-term inhalation raises cancer risk.
Single-vintage exposure modeling — EPA cadence is multi-year, so no trend line yet.
Benzene ambient mean (0.13 µg/m³ (1-in-a-million URE))Health riskAn air toxic from gasoline, refineries, and tobacco smoke. A known human carcinogen — chronic exposure is linked to leukemia and other blood cancers.
Single-vintage exposure modeling — EPA cadence is multi-year, so no trend line yet.
TRI air releases (5.1 fugitive + 5.2 stack)Health riskToxic chemicals reported by industrial facilities as released into the air — fugitive leaks plus smokestack emissions. Higher pounds means more inhaled exposure for nearby residents.
TRI air releases (5.1 fugitive + 5.2 stack) concentrations have fallen 39% since 2010.
TRI water releases (5.3)Health riskToxic chemicals reported by industrial facilities as discharged to surface waters (rivers, lakes, the ocean). Affects fishing, recreation, and downstream drinking-water intakes.
TRI water releases (5.3) volumes here are too small to anchor a multi-year trend; YoY movement is still shown above.
TRI land + off-site releasesHealth riskToxic chemicals released to land on-site or transferred off-site for disposal — landfills, deep-well injection, and similar. Risks groundwater contamination over time.
TRI land + off-site releases concentrations have fallen 27% since 2010.
Greenhouse gases (GHGRP large emitters, through 2023)Health riskGreenhouse gases reported by large industrial emitters under EPA's GHGRP, in metric tons of CO₂ equivalent. Drives climate warming and the heat-related health effects that follow.
Greenhouse gases (GHGRP large emitters, through 2023) concentrations have fallen 16% since 2010.
Top facilities · 2024
Where The Chemical Releases Are Concentrated
| Facility | City | Top chemical | Total releases | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Nicholas Cogeneration Project | Shenandoah | Barium And Barium CompoundsHealth riskSoluble barium compounds are toxic if ingested, affecting the heart, kidneys, and nervous system. Insoluble forms (e.g. barium sulfate) are far less toxic. (EPA) | 887k lb | -3% |
| Gilberton Power CO | Frackville | Barium And Barium CompoundsHealth riskSoluble barium compounds are toxic if ingested, affecting the heart, kidneys, and nervous system. Insoluble forms (e.g. barium sulfate) are far less toxic. (EPA) | 654k lb | -20% |
| Rausch Creek Generation LLCRausch Creek Land LP | Tremont | Barium And Barium CompoundsHealth riskSoluble barium compounds are toxic if ingested, affecting the heart, kidneys, and nervous system. Insoluble forms (e.g. barium sulfate) are far less toxic. (EPA) | 535k lb | -1% |
| Versum Materials US LLCEmd Holding CORP | Tamaqua | Hydrogen fluoride | 86k lb | -11% |
| Hydro Extrusion USA LLCHydro Extrusion USA LLC | Cressona | Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)Health riskAerosolized HCl is a corrosive respiratory irritant; chronic exposure damages teeth and respiratory tissue. (NIOSH) | 42k lb | -11% |
| Silberline Manufacturing CO INCEckart America CORP | Tamaqua | 1,2,4-TrimethylbenzeneHealth riskEye, skin, and respiratory irritant; high exposure causes nervous-system effects. (ATSDR) | 4k lb | -30% |
| Ashland Foundry & Machine Works | Ashland | ManganeseHealth riskExcess inhalation can cause manganism, a Parkinson-like neurological disorder. (ATSDR) | 1k lb | -85% |
| U.S. Bureau Of Prisons Fci SchuylkillUS Department Of Justice | Minersville | LeadHealth riskNeurotoxin. Even low childhood exposure impairs cognitive development; chronic adult exposure damages kidneys and the cardiovascular system. (EPA, ATSDR) | 428 lb | -27% |
| Prysmian Cables & Systems LLCPrysmian Cables & Systems (Us) INC | Schuylkill Haven | Antimony compoundsHealth riskInhaled antimony trioxide is an IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen; respiratory and cardiovascular effects from long-term exposure. EPA MCL 6 µg/L. (IARC, EPA) | 127 lb | -92% |
| Copperhead Chemical CO INCCobra Investments Management INC | Tamaqua | Nitric acidHealth riskStrong corrosive irritant to skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract. (NIOSH) | 75 lb | 0% |
Superfund / NPL sites
Federal Cleanup Sites In Schuylkill County
Sites on EPA's Superfund National Priorities List, plus deleted sites whose cleanup objectives EPA has finalized. Federal-facility sites (defense, DOE, etc.) are flagged separately. Each link routes to a per-site page.
| Site | City | Status | Federal facility | Primary contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Diversified Metals | Hometown | NPL FINAL | No | Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate |
| Mcadoo Associates | Mcadoo Borough | DELETED | No | 1,2-DichloroethaneHealth riskIARC Group 2B possible carcinogen; liver and kidney toxic. EPA MCL 5 µg/L. (IARC, EPA) |
| Metropolitan Mirror And Glass Co., Inc. | Frackville | DELETED | No | — |
Equity context · ACS 2018-2022 · USEPA-clone EJ disparity
Who Lives In Schuylkill County
All block groups in Schuylkill County County, PA: 143,201 residents. County disparity score for pm2.5 (fine particulate) sits well below the reference (41). Why we surface this →
12.3%
Low-income
11.4%
People of color
5.5%
Under age 5
20.7%
Over age 64
- PM2.5 (fine particulate)Health riskFine inhalable particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller. They travel deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream — linked to asthma, heart disease, stroke, and premature death.45near the national median
- OzoneHealth riskGround-level ozone (smog) inflames the airways. Even short exposures trigger asthma attacks and worsen chronic lung and heart disease.24below the national median
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)Health riskA tailpipe and combustion gas. Concentrates near busy roads and industrial sites; raises risk of airway inflammation, asthma, and lower respiratory infections in children.21below the national median
- Diesel particulateHealth riskSoot from diesel engines (trucks, trains, ports, construction). EPA classifies it as a likely human carcinogen and a major driver of childhood asthma near freight corridors.23below the national median
- Toxic releases (RSEI)Health riskEPA's Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators score — weights TRI chemical releases by toxicity, where they go, and how many people are nearby. Higher means greater modeled cancer and chronic-health risk.69above the national median
- Traffic proximityHealth riskPopulation-weighted distance to high-volume roads. Living close to heavy traffic raises exposure to PM2.5, NO₂, and diesel exhaust — and the cardiovascular and asthma risks that follow.24below the national median
- Lead-paint risk (pre-1960 housing)Health riskShare of housing built before 1960, when lead-based paint was common. Dust from deteriorating paint is the leading cause of childhood lead poisoning, which permanently impairs cognitive development.84in the highest 20% nationally
- Superfund site proximityHealth riskPopulation-weighted distance to NPL Superfund sites — the most contaminated waste sites in the country. Nearby groundwater, soil, and air can carry industrial solvents, metals, and other long-lived contaminants.56near the national median
- RMP-facility proximityHealth riskDistance to facilities holding chemicals at quantities large enough to require an EPA Risk Management Plan (refineries, fertilizer plants, etc.). These pose acute exposure risk during accidental releases.66above the national median
- Hazardous-waste site proximityHealth riskDistance to RCRA hazardous-waste handlers (treatment, storage, disposal facilities). Indicates potential exposure to industrial chemicals in air, soil, and groundwater.42near the national median
- Underground storage tanksHealth riskDensity of underground tanks (gasoline, heating oil, industrial fluids). Leaking tanks are a leading source of benzene and other volatile organic compounds in groundwater drinking-water supplies.65above the national median
- NPDES wastewater proximityHealth riskDistance to permitted industrial wastewater dischargers. Closer proximity raises exposure to pollutants released into surface waters used for fishing, recreation, and downstream drinking-water intakes.77above the national median
- Drinking-water non-complianceHealth riskEPA score for public water systems with health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violations. Higher means more residents on systems that recently exceeded safe limits for contaminants like lead, arsenic, or nitrate.78above the national median
| Indicator | Disparity score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (fine particulate) | 41 | well below the reference |
| Ozone | 45 | well below the reference |
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) | 22 | well below the reference |
| Diesel particulate | 23 | well below the reference |
| Toxic releases (RSEI) | 50 | well below the reference |
| Traffic proximity | 23 | well below the reference |
| Lead-paint risk (pre-1960 housing) | 73 | below the reference |
| Superfund site proximity | 15 | well below the reference |
| RMP-facility proximity | 54 | below the reference |
| Hazardous-waste site proximity | 35 | well below the reference |
| Underground storage tanks | 51 | below the reference |
| NPDES wastewater proximity | 60 | below the reference |
| Drinking-water non-compliance | 17 | well below the reference |
Source: Census ACS 2018-2022 (5-year) + USEPA-clone EJ blockgroup stats (raw indicators + EJ disparity mirror).
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All 18 Schuylkill County Cities With TRI Data
Pollution trends and TRI 2024 pages for every tracked city in this county. Alphabetical.
- Ashland pollution· 0 facilities
- Auburn pollution· 0 facilities
- Cressona pollution· 1 facility
- Hometown pollution· 1 facility
- Mahanoy City pollution· 0 facilities
- McAdoo pollution· 0 facilities
- Minersville pollution· 0 facilities
- New Philadelphia pollution· 0 facilities
- New Ringgold pollution· 0 facilities
- Orwigsburg pollution· 0 facilities
- Pine Grove pollution· 0 facilities
- Port Clinton pollution· 0 facilities
- Pottsville pollution· 0 facilities
- Ringtown pollution· 0 facilities
- Schuylkill Haven pollution· 1 facility
- Tamaqua pollution· 0 facilities
- Tower City pollution· 0 facilities
- Tremont pollution· 2 facilities
Sources.
- EPA Toxics Release Inventory · retrieved 2026-05-07.
All sources are federal public-domain datasets under 17 USC §105. We aggregate but do not relabel; the underlying observations remain attributable to EPA.