Allegan, MI

Moderate Risk (58/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Allegan in Michigan · Population: 120,913

TRI sites such as Jbs Plainwell; Darling Ingredients Inc.; Tiara Yachts Inc; SDWIS systems such as HOLLAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS; ALLEGAN; KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY; NPL sites such as Rockwell International Corp. (Allegan Plant) anchor Allegan, MI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 58/100 (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 Allegan include HOLLAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS; ALLEGAN; KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY, while Jbs Plainwell leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 46 / peak 115 in 2024.

Burden score 58/100 (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 Allegan -- 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 Allegan, MI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+11.2%

15 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+11.2%

2.2 million lb → 2.4 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Allegan, MI's total reported releases rose from 2.2 million lb in 2022 to 2.4 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Allegan, MI's off-site transfers fell from 6.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Allegan, MI's water releases rose from 2.1 million lb in 2022 to 2.3 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Allegan, MI's chemicals reported rose from 29 in 2022 to 30 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
120,913
TRI Facilities
20
Water Systems
31
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
13.4M 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 222 (63%) 125 4 115
2023 246 (68%) 102 11 161
2022 256 (74%) 82 4 195
2021 245 (68%) 107 9 136
2020 275 (77%) 78 6 136
2024 Good Air Quality: 63% of days
Unhealthy days: 4
Median AQI: 46

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 Michigan, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (31)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HOLLAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 49,687 4
ALLEGAN 5,930 1
KALAMAZOO LAKE SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY 5,000 1
WAYLAND 4,435 0
OTSEGO 4,120 0
PLAINWELL 3,998 0
FENNVILLE 2,438 0
LAKE DOSTER 1,492 0
OTSEGO TOWNSHIP 1,133 0
MARTIN 785 0
DORR-LEIGHTON 500 0
MCTI 460 0
RIVERVIEW MOBILE VILLAGE 392 0
CALEDONIA ESTATES 160 0
SANDY PINES 157 0
SHADY ACRES COMMUNITY, LLC 147 0
RIVERWALK DEVELOPMENT 137 0
PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY, INC. 122 0
ALLEGAN COUNTY SERVICES CENTER 101 1
RIVERSIDE ESTATES 100 3
WOLF LAKE ESTATES 99 1
INDIAN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 88 0
GLENNWOODS SUBDIVISION 77 0
GREENFIELD ESTATES 68 0
DUNLOPS ORCHARD PARK 65 4
PLAINWELL PINES H C F 58 0
PINE LAKE APARTMENTS 40 0
LEE TOWNSHIP 35 0
STREAMS OF LIGHT INTERNATIONAL 30 0
FILLMORE TOWNSHIP 25 0
GUN PLAIN TOWNSHIP 1 0

TRI Facilities (20)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Jbs Plainwell 11.8M lbs
2 Darling Ingredients Inc. 1.1M lbs
3 Tiara Yachts Inc 304.5K lbs
4 Advanced Architectural Products 63.5K lbs
5 Sherwin-Williams Co 56.9K lbs
6 Lg Energy Solution Michigan Inc. 37.0K lbs
7 Otsego Paper Inc. 34.8K lbs
8 Clarios Aps Production Inc 13.9K lbs
9 Sekisui Kydex LLC 13.0K lbs
10 Hudsonville Ice Cream 11.0K lbs
11 Uniform Color Co 10.8K lbs
12 Fema Component Manufacturing 9.3K lbs
13 Parker Hannifin 6.3K lbs
14 Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Pmsc & Cw Southview 3.7K lbs
15 Drug & Laboratory Disposal Inc 1.8K lbs
16 Autokiniton Plant 3 1.5K lbs
17 Trans-Matic Manufacturing Co Inc 614 lbs
18 L Perrigo Co 27 lbs
19 Motus Integrated Technologies Maplewood Facility 0 lbs
20 Parker Hannifin Hpd 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Rockwell International Corp. (Allegan Plant) NPL Site 52.15

Cities in Allegan (11)

Otsego
4 facilities · 3 water
Plainwell
2 facilities · 7 water
Hamilton
2 facilities · 2 water
Allegan
1 facilities · 2 water
Wayland
0 facilities · 4 water
Fennville
0 facilities · 3 water
Pullman
0 facilities · 2 water
Dorr
0 facilities · 1 water
Martin
0 facilities · 1 water
Saugatuck
0 facilities · 1 water
Shelbyville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Allegan, Michigan?
Allegan, MI has an environmental risk score of 58/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 20 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 31 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Allegan?
Yes, Allegan, MI 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 Allegan?
Allegan, MI has 20 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 13.4M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Allegan?
In 2024, Allegan, MI recorded a median AQI of 46 and a peak AQI of 115. 63% 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 Allegan?
Allegan, MI has 31 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Allegan?
Environmental compliance in Allegan, Michigan is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Michigan 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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