Beaverhead, MT

Low Risk (13/100)

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 Beaverhead in Montana · Population: 9,590

TRI sites such as Big Hole National Battlefield; SDWIS systems such as DILLON CITY OF; KELLER SUBDIVISION NO 2 HOA; HILDRETH SUBDIVISION NO 2 anchor Beaverhead, MT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 13/100 (Low 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 Beaverhead include HILDRETH SUBDIVISION NO 3; SKYLINE TR CT AND RV PARK; CLARKS LOOKOUT, while Big Hole National Battlefield leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 12 / peak 180 in 2024.

Burden score 13/100 (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 Beaverhead -- 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)
9,590
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Air Quality History (2023–2024)

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 298 (86%) 46 0 180
2023 344 (96%) 12 2 124
2024 Good Air Quality: 86% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 12

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 Montana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
DILLON CITY OF 4,300 0
KELLER SUBDIVISION NO 2 HOA 300 0
HILDRETH SUBDIVISION NO 2 300 0
LIMA TOWN OF 279 0
HILDRETH SUBDIVISION NO 3 128 1
RED SKY MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY 80 0
SKYLINE TR CT AND RV PARK 75 3
CLARKS LOOKOUT 62 26
BEAVERHEAD JACKSON WATER AND SEWER DIST 58 62

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Big Hole National Battlefield 0 lbs

Cities in Beaverhead (4)

Wisdom
1 facilities · 0 water
Dillon
0 facilities · 7 water
Jackson
0 facilities · 1 water
Lima
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Beaverhead, Montana?
Beaverhead, MT has an environmental risk score of 13/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Beaverhead?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Beaverhead, MT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Beaverhead?
Beaverhead, MT has 1 TRI-reporting facility 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 Beaverhead?
In 2024, Beaverhead, MT recorded a median AQI of 12 and a peak AQI of 180. 86% 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 Beaverhead?
Beaverhead, MT has 9 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 Beaverhead?
Environmental compliance in Beaverhead, Montana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Montana 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