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Boone, IN

Moderate Risk (43/100)

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 Indiana · Population: 72,827

TRI sites such as Monosol-Lebanon Plant; Stalcop Metal Forming LLC; Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems; SDWIS systems such as LEBANON UTILITIES; THORNTOWN UTILITIES; JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER; NPL sites such as Envirochem Corp.; Northside Sanitary Landfill, Inc.; Wedzeb Enterprises, Inc. anchor Boone, IN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 43/100 (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 LEBANON UTILITIES; THE OAKS OF KOKOMO; ZIONSVILLE MHP TRUST, while Monosol-Lebanon Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 43/100 (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, IN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+78.0%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+78.0%

46.5 thousand lb → 82.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Boone, IN's total reported releases rose from 46.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 82.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boone, IN's off-site transfers fell from 388 lb in 2022 to 22 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boone, IN's air releases rose from 46.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 82.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boone, IN's chemicals reported rose from 6 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
72,827
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
168.4K 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 313 (87%) 46 0 93
2023 307 (85%) 46 8 185
2022 331 (91%) 30 1 115
2021 337 (92%) 27 1 101
2020 330 (94%) 20 2 101
2024 Good Air Quality: 87% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 Indiana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LEBANON UTILITIES 16,840 2
THORNTOWN UTILITIES 1,600 0
JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER 1,000 0
ADVANCE WATER WORKS 500 0
THE OAKS OF KOKOMO 150 3
ZIONSVILLE MHP TRUST 57 8

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Monosol-Lebanon Plant 121.5K lbs
2 Stalcop Metal Forming LLC 42.6K lbs
3 Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems 4.2K lbs
4 Rinker Whitestown Pipe 0 lbs
5 Ken's Foods Lebanon 0 lbs
6 Fukai Toyotetsu Indiana Corp 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Envirochem Corp. NPL Site 46.44
Northside Sanitary Landfill, Inc. NPL Site 46.04
Wedzeb Enterprises, Inc. Deleted NPL Site 31.27

Cities in Boone (6)

Lebanon
3 facilities · 1 water
Jamestown
1 facilities · 1 water
Thorntown
1 facilities · 1 water
Whitestown
1 facilities · 0 water
Zionsville
0 facilities · 2 water
Advance
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Boone, Indiana? ▼
Boone, IN has an environmental risk score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Boone? ▼
Yes, Boone, IN has 3 Superfund sites 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, IN has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 168.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Boone? ▼
In 2024, Boone, IN recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 93. 87% 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 Boone? ▼
Boone, IN has 6 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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, Indiana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Indiana 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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