Blaine, ID

Low Risk (27/100)

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 Blaine in Idaho · Population: 24,579

TRI sites such as Rocky Mountain Hardware Inc. (hailey); SDWIS systems such as HAILEY WATER AND SEWER; KETCHUM CITY OF; SUN VALLEY WATER AND SEWER DIST anchor Blaine, ID's EPA extract. Derived burden score 27/100 (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 Blaine include BELLEVUE CITY OF; HEATHERLANDS SUBD; CHERRY CREEK, while Rocky Mountain Hardware Inc. (hailey) leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 19 / peak 220 in 2024.

Burden score 27/100 (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 Blaine -- 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 Blaine, ID: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+7.2%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+7.2%

1.1 thousand lb → 1.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Blaine, ID's total reported releases rose from 1.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Blaine, ID's off-site transfers rose from 1.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
24,579
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
28
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
5.9K 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 310 (86%) 43 4 220
2023 323 (98%) 7 0 63
2022 321 (90%) 29 2 182
2021 288 (82%) 52 10 144
2020 323 (88%) 34 6 172
2024 Good Air Quality: 86% of days
Unhealthy days: 6
Median AQI: 19

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 Idaho, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (28)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HAILEY WATER AND SEWER 8,000 0
KETCHUM CITY OF 3,555 0
SUN VALLEY WATER AND SEWER DIST 3,400 0
BELLEVUE CITY OF 2,747 22
CAREY WATER AND SEWER 993 0
MID VALLEY WATER COMPANY LLC 450 0
HULEN MEADOWS WATER COMPANY 390 0
COLD SPRINGS SUBD 300 0
HELENA RV AND MOBILE HOME PARK 250 0
HEATHERLANDS SUBD 200 2
STARWEATHER ESTATES 150 0
SUNLAND SHORES 143 0
CHERRY CREEK 138 2
THE VALLEY CLUB 135 0
GOLDEN EAGLE RANCH 120 3
SMILEY CREEK WATER USERS ASSN INC 117 7
SACAJAWEA MOBILE HOME PARK 90 0
ASPEN HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 75 1
GREENHORN SUBD 75 9
PARKWOOD 65 3
WOODENHILLS WATER WORKS 62 0
SUNNYHILLS 61 0
GANNETT HOMEOWNERS ASSN 60 5
85 Acres 55 0
SAGE SPRINGS SUBDIVISION 53 0
PICABO WATER SYSTEM 50 0
HOLIDAY HIGHWAY SUBD 45 1
SYRINGA PARK SUBD 35 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Rocky Mountain Hardware Inc. (hailey) 5.9K lbs

Cities in Blaine (7)

Hailey
1 facilities · 6 water
Ketchum
0 facilities · 10 water
Sun Valley
0 facilities · 7 water
Bellevue
0 facilities · 1 water
Carey
0 facilities · 1 water
Gannett
0 facilities · 1 water
Picabo
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Blaine, Idaho?
Blaine, ID has an environmental risk score of 27/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 28 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Blaine?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Blaine, ID in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Blaine?
Blaine, ID has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 5.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Blaine?
In 2024, Blaine, ID recorded a median AQI of 19 and a peak AQI of 220. 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 Blaine?
Blaine, ID has 28 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Blaine?
Environmental compliance in Blaine, Idaho is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Idaho 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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