Aleutians West Census Area, AK

Low Risk (17/100)

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 Aleutians West Census Area in Alaska · Population: 5,178

SDWIS systems such as UNALASKA WATER SYSTEM; SAINT PAUL WATER SYSTEM; ADAK UTILITIES; NPL sites such as Adak Naval Air Station anchor Aleutians West Census Area, AK's EPA extract. Derived burden score 17/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Aleutians West Census Area in this extract; water coverage still lists UNALASKA WATER SYSTEM; SAINT PAUL WATER SYSTEM; ADAK UTILITIES. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 17/100 (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 Aleutians West Census Area -- 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)
5,178
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
UNALASKA WATER SYSTEM 9,400 0
SAINT PAUL WATER SYSTEM 380 7
ADAK UTILITIES 325 19
ATKA 50 7
NIKOLSKI VILLAGE 34 1

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Adak Naval Air Station NPL Site 51.37

Cities in Aleutians West Census Area (5)

Adak
0 facilities · 1 water
Atka
0 facilities · 1 water
Nikolski
0 facilities · 1 water
Saint Paul
0 facilities · 1 water
Unalaska
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
Aleutians West Census Area, AK has an environmental risk score of 17/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Aleutians West Census Area?
Yes, Aleutians West Census Area, AK 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 Aleutians West Census Area?
Aleutians West Census Area, AK has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Aleutians West Census Area?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Aleutians West Census Area, AK. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Aleutians West Census Area?
Aleutians West Census Area, AK has 5 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 Aleutians West Census Area?
Environmental compliance in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alaska 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro