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Carbon, MT

Low Risk (9/100)

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 Carbon in Montana · Population: 10,877

SDWIS systems such as RED LODGE WATER DEPT; BRIDGER TOWN OF; JOLIET TOWN OF anchor Carbon, MT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 9/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Carbon in this extract; water coverage still lists RED LODGE WATER DEPT; BRIDGER TOWN OF; JOLIET TOWN OF. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 9/100 (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 Carbon -- 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)
10,877
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
RED LODGE WATER DEPT 2,000 0
BRIDGER TOWN OF 750 0
JOLIET TOWN OF 600 0
FROMBERG TOWN OF 498 6
ROBERTS WUA CARBON CO WATER AND SEWER 300 1
BELFRY CARBON CO WATER AND SEWER DIST 205 1
BEARCREEK MUNICIPAL WATER SYS 200 0
VWA SERVICES 50 0
EVERGREEN SUBDIVISION 45 0
CANYON RANCHES SUBDIVISION 36 0

Cities in Carbon (6)

Red Lodge
0 facilities · 3 water
Bridger
0 facilities · 2 water
Joliet
0 facilities · 2 water
Belfry
0 facilities · 1 water
Fromberg
0 facilities · 1 water
Roberts
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Carbon, Montana? ▼
Carbon, MT has an environmental risk score of 9/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Carbon? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Carbon, MT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Carbon? ▼
Carbon, MT has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Carbon? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Carbon, MT. 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 Carbon? ▼
Carbon, MT has 10 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 Carbon? ▼
Environmental compliance in Carbon, Montana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Montana 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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