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Albany, WY

Moderate Risk (32/100)

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 Albany in Wyoming · Population: 37,713

TRI sites such as Pete Lien & Sons Inc. - Jonathon Lime Plant; Mountain Cement Co; SDWIS systems such as LARAMIE, CITY OF; SOUTH LARAMIE W&S DISTRICT; SUNNY MEADOWS VILLAGE; NPL sites such as Baxter/Union Pacific Tie Treating anchor Albany, WY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 32/100 (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 Albany include CENTENNIAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT; SEVEN MILE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT, while Pete Lien & Sons Inc. - Jonathon Lime Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 50 / peak 187 in 2024.

Burden score 32/100 (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 Albany -- 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 Albany, WY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-95.6%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-95.6%

28.9 thousand lb → 1.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Albany, WY's total reported releases fell from 28.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Albany, WY's air releases fell from 28.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 836 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Albany, WY's land releases rose from 223 lb in 2022 to 436 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Albany, WY's chemicals reported fell from 7 in 2022 to 6 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
37,713
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
8
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
119.0K 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 (52%) 163 12 187
2023 212 (58%) 149 4 132
2022 225 (62%) 136 2 159
2021 193 (53%) 158 13 312
2020 251 (69%) 106 7 187
2024 Good Air Quality: 52% of days
Unhealthy days: 13
Median AQI: 50

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 Wyoming, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (8)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LARAMIE, CITY OF 32,395 0
SOUTH LARAMIE W&S DISTRICT 490 0
SUNNY MEADOWS VILLAGE 485 0
ROCK RIVER, TOWN OF 211 0
NINE-MILE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 200 0
CENTENNIAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 150 2
SEVEN MILE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 130 1
ANTELOPE RIDGE HOA 70 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Pete Lien & Sons Inc. - Jonathon Lime Plant 114.5K lbs
2 Mountain Cement Co 4.5K lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Baxter/Union Pacific Tie Treating Deleted NPL Site 37.24

Cities in Albany (2)

Laramie
2 facilities · 7 water
Rock River
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Albany, Wyoming? ▼
Albany, WY has an environmental risk score of 32/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 8 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Albany? ▼
Yes, Albany, WY has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Albany? ▼
Albany, WY has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 119.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Albany? ▼
In 2024, Albany, WY recorded a median AQI of 50 and a peak AQI of 187. 52% 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 Albany? ▼
Albany, WY has 8 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 Albany? ▼
Environmental compliance in Albany, Wyoming is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Wyoming 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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