Canyon, ID

Moderate Risk (52/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Canyon in Idaho · Population: 242,405

TRI sites such as Amalgamated Sugar Co Nampa; Simplot U.S. Food Group Holdings LLC; Best Bath Systems; SDWIS systems such as NAMPA CITY OF; MIDDLETON CITY OF; PARMA CITY OF anchor Canyon, ID's EPA extract. Derived burden score 52/100 (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 Canyon include WILDER CITY OF; LANSING MEADOWS; EVERGREEN MOBILE PARK, while Amalgamated Sugar Co Nampa leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 183 in 2024.

Burden score 52/100 (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 Canyon -- 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 Canyon, ID: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+2.0%

21 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+0.2%

989.7 thousand lb → 992.1 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.

  • Canyon, ID's total reported releases rose from 972.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 992.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Canyon, ID's off-site transfers rose from 31.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 46.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Canyon, ID's chemicals reported fell from 29 in 2022 to 27 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Canyon, ID's land releases rose from 215.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 218.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
242,405
TRI Facilities
23
Water Systems
71
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
5.6M 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 248 (68%) 103 9 183
2023 268 (74%) 96 0 88
2022 189 (52%) 167 7 155
2021 209 (57%) 147 5 172
2020 210 (57%) 140 10 158
2024 Good Air Quality: 68% of days
Unhealthy days: 15
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 Idaho, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (71)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NAMPA CITY OF 100,200 0
MIDDLETON CITY OF 13,190 0
PARMA CITY OF 2,250 0
WILDER CITY OF 1,690 1
CALDWELL HOUSING AUTHORITY 1,100 0
GREENLEAF CITY OF 846 0
NOTUS CITY OF 539 0
BELLE AIRE ACRES 2 350 0
LANSING MEADOWS 320 2
EL RANCHO HEIGHTS 300 0
EVERGREEN MOBILE PARK 284 5
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES WATER COMPANY 250 0
WOODVIEW ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS 245 0
SUNNYRIDGE 3 WATER CORP 240 0
SUNLIGHT TERRACE 234 0
KARCHER RANCHETTE WATER CORP 213 2
SOMERSET WEST WATER CORP 203 2
OWYHEE VILLAGE SUBD WATER ASSN INC 200 3
LAKEVIEW HILLS WATER USERS ASSOCIATION 160 0
CAMELOT WATER ASSN INC 157 0
CLARK THEURER WATER ASSN 155 3
DRAKE SUBD 150 62
MIDVALE WATER SYSTEM 144 0
OK WATER ASSN 140 0
PAR ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSN 140 0
SHAMROCK VILLA WATER ASSN 130 0
GEM STATE ACADEMY 121 6
COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISIONS WATER ASSN 120 2
APACHE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION (2) 110 0
SKY RANCH ESTATES 104 1
KARCHER ACRES SUBD 100 1
LAKEVIEW WATER COMPANY 1 100 4
PLEASANT VIEW MANOR 100 1
M & T WATER CORP 100 7
NORTHSIDE ESTATES HOA INC 100 0
IDAHO WEST ESTATES 98 0
EAST LIZARD BUTTE WATER CORP 95 1
IDAHO YOUTH RANCH HANDS OF PROMISE 95 21
MAVERICK SUBD LASHER CONSTRUCTION 90 4
ROSWELL WATER USERS COOP COMPANY 90 0
KIMPTON ACRES THIRD SUBD 88 1
WESTVIEW SHERVIK SUBD 78 2
DECOY INN AND RV PARK 75 0
MANGUM HEIGHTS SUBD 75 3
NORTHRIDGE ESTATES WATER ASSN 75 0
HORIZON RIDGE SUBDIVISION 75 0
D AND S PURPLE SAGE RANCHETTES 70 0
STECHER WATER USERS ASSN 70 0
WEST RIVER 65 0
STECHER MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 62 0
RICH SUBD 60 3
VALLEY VIEW WATER 57 2
BURNIE SUBD 55 0
M AND M MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBD EM2 54 0
SUNNYRIDGE PROPERTY OWNERS 53 5
DAHL SUBD 51 0
LAKERIDGE SECOND SUBD 50 0
SKYLINE WATER ASSN 50 0
LINDENWOOD WATER ASSN 48 0
VANAL HEIGHTS WELL ASSN 48 7
VANAL HEIGHTS SWEET WATER 45 0
SILVER SPUR SUBDIVISION 44 0
LOCUST SUBD 42 4
SHIPMAN PLACE SUBD 40 1
WILDROSE ESTATES 40 4
SCENIC PROPERTIES WATER ASSN INC 40 0
SUNNYRIDGE I SUBD 35 10
COUNTRY MEADOWS SUBD 35 0
SUNNYRIDGE SUBD 2 34 0
AURORA SUBD 30 0
TWIN BRIDGES SUBD 28 1

TRI Facilities (23)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Amalgamated Sugar Co Nampa 3.2M lbs
2 Simplot U.S. Food Group Holdings LLC 1.4M lbs
3 Best Bath Systems 715.2K lbs
4 Cti Foods - Wilder 117.6K lbs
5 Dubois Chemicals Inc. - Nampa Id 104.9K lbs
6 Darigold-Caldwell 59.8K lbs
7 Sorrento Lactalis Inc. 29.2K lbs
8 Icco Middelton 10.8K lbs
9 Simplot Western Stockmen's 7.7K lbs
10 Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing Inc-Caldwell 1.4K lbs
11 301931-STEPHENS #2 (nampa) 986 lbs
12 Performix Nutrition Systems LLC 969 lbs
13 Oldcastle Infrastructure & Idaho Sand & Gravel 200 lbs
14 Plexus Manufacturing Solutions (boi) 138 lbs
15 Idaho Asphalt Supply Inc Nampa Plant 26 lbs
16 Dz Grinders LLC 26 lbs
17 Hart & Cooley 22 lbs
18 Lippert Components Inc.- Plant 84 1 lbs
19 Maddens Ready Mix 1 lbs
20 Forterra Structural Specialty Products - Caldwell 0 lbs
21 Notus Pit 0 lbs
22 Sunroc Corp - Notus Hot Mix Asphalt Plant 0 lbs
23 Fleetwood Homes of Idaho Inc #04-1 0 lbs

Cities in Canyon (7)

Nampa
11 facilities · 42 water
Caldwell
11 facilities · 22 water
Wilder
1 facilities · 1 water
Middleton
0 facilities · 6 water
Notus
0 facilities · 6 water
Parma
0 facilities · 2 water
Greenleaf
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Canyon, Idaho?
Canyon, ID has an environmental risk score of 52/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 23 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 71 water systems on record. 30 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Canyon?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Canyon, ID in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Canyon?
Canyon, ID has 23 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 5.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Canyon?
In 2024, Canyon, ID recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 183. 68% 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 Canyon?
Canyon, ID has 71 EPA-regulated water systems. 30 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 Canyon?
Environmental compliance in Canyon, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro