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Boone, AR

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 Boone in Arkansas · Population: 37,896

TRI sites such as Pace Industries Inc; Strand Composites Llc.; Pace Industries Inc.; SDWIS systems such as HARRISON WATERWORKS; SW BOONE COUNTY WATER ASSOC; BERGMAN WATERWORKS; NPL sites such as Arkwood, Inc. anchor Boone, AR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Boone include BERGMAN WATERWORKS; DIAMOND CITY WATER; OMAHA WATERWORKS, while Pace Industries Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Boone -- 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 Boone, AR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-14.0%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-14.1%

112.1 thousand lb → 96.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Boone, AR's total reported releases fell from 112.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 96.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boone, AR's off-site transfers fell from 5.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 2 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boone, AR's air releases fell from 106.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 96.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
37,896
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
426.9K lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HARRISON WATERWORKS 17,455 0
SW BOONE COUNTY WATER ASSOC 4,558 0
BERGMAN WATERWORKS 3,285 8
KROOKED KREEK WATER ASSN 2,250 0
DIAMOND CITY WATER 1,290 40
OMAHA WATERWORKS 1,188 8
COTTONWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION 820 7
LEAD HILL WATERWORKS 525 14
BASIN VALLEY WATER SYSTEM 513 4
LAKE BULL SHOALS ESTATES WATER 60 0
OZARK MTN REGIONAL PWA 0 6

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Pace Industries Inc 201.1K lbs
2 Strand Composites Llc. 197.2K lbs
3 Pace Industries Inc. 27.5K lbs
4 Adc Manufacturing 903 lbs
5 Wabash National L.P. 85 lbs
6 Tyson Poultry Inc Bergman Feed Mill 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Arkwood, Inc. NPL Site 28.95

Cities in Boone (5)

Harrison
5 facilities · 5 water
Bergman
1 facilities · 1 water
Lead Hill
0 facilities · 3 water
Diamond City
0 facilities · 1 water
Omaha
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Boone, Arkansas? ▼
Boone, AR has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Boone? ▼
Yes, Boone, AR 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 Boone? ▼
Boone, AR has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 426.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Boone? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Boone, AR. 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 Boone? ▼
Boone, AR has 11 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 Boone? ▼
Environmental compliance in Boone, Arkansas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Arkansas 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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