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Benton, IA

Low Risk (19/100)

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 Benton in Iowa · Population: 25,698

TRI sites such as Tcc - Vinton; SDWIS systems such as VINTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT; BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT; ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS anchor Benton, IA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 19/100 (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 Benton include ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS; NEWHALL WATER SUPPLY; BLAIRSTOWN WATER SUPPLY, while Tcc - Vinton leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 19/100 (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 Benton -- 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)
25,698
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
20
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
9 lbs

Water Systems (20)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
VINTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT 4,938 0
BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT 2,380 0
ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 2,056 3
URBANA WATER SUPPLY 1,554 0
DYSART WATER SUPPLY 1,281 0
SHELLSBURG WATER SUPPLY 961 0
NEWHALL WATER SUPPLY 881 2
VICTOR MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT 875 0
VAN HORNE WATER WORKS 779 0
BLAIRSTOWN WATER SUPPLY 738 3
KEYSTONE WATER SUPPLY 599 4
NORWAY CITY WATER SUPPLY 466 0
CLOVER RIDGE SUBDIVISION 413 0
LADORA WATER SUPPLY 229 0
ELBERON WATER SUPPLY 184 0
MOUNT AUBURN WATER SUPPLY 162 0
CORRIDOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION 108 8
BERTRAM WATER SUPPLY 75 0
BLAIRS FERRY MANOR 65 0
WALNUT STREET WELL 45 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Tcc - Vinton 9 lbs

Cities in Benton (11)

Vinton
1 facilities · 2 water
Van Horne
0 facilities · 4 water
Belle Plaine
0 facilities · 3 water
Walford
0 facilities · 3 water
Urbana
0 facilities · 2 water
Atkins
0 facilities · 1 water
Blairstown
0 facilities · 1 water
Dysart
0 facilities · 1 water
Keystone
0 facilities · 1 water
Norway
0 facilities · 1 water
Shellsburg
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Benton, Iowa? ▼
Benton, IA has an environmental risk score of 19/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 20 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Benton? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Benton, IA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Benton? ▼
Benton, IA has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 9 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Benton? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Benton, IA. 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 Benton? ▼
Benton, IA has 20 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Benton? ▼
Environmental compliance in Benton, Iowa is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Iowa 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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