Cass, MO

Moderate Risk (37/100)

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 Cass in Missouri · Population: 109,393

TRI sites such as Materials Packaging Corp; Sioux Chief; Rom; SDWIS systems such as BELTON PWS; RAYMORE PWS; HARRISONVILLE PWS anchor Cass, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 37/100 (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 Cass include ARCHIE PWS; DREXEL PWS; CLEVELAND PWS, while Materials Packaging Corp leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 107 in 2024.

Burden score 37/100 (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 Cass -- 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 Cass, MO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+43.8%

7 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-99.1%

39.3 thousand lb → 369 lb, every facility that filed

These two measures point in opposite directions. Releases from the facilities present in both years rose, while the inventory-wide total fell. The difference is which facilities filed, not a different estimate of the same plants.

Between the two reporting years, 2 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Cass, MO's total reported releases rose from 243 lb in 2022 to 349 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cass, MO's air releases rose from 243 lb in 2022 to 349 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cass, MO's chemicals reported fell from 9 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
109,393
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
29
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
382.9K 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 278 (77%) 84 1 107
2023 242 (73%) 85 5 143
2022 287 (80%) 73 0 88
2021 267 (73%) 97 1 108
2020 300 (83%) 60 2 105
2024 Good Air Quality: 77% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 42

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 Missouri, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (29)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BELTON PWS 23,598 0
RAYMORE PWS 21,517 0
HARRISONVILLE PWS 10,019 0
PLEASANT HILL PWS 8,262 0
PECULIAR PWS 6,226 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 9 6,063 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 2 4,650 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 7 4,143 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 3 3,225 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 10 3,068 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 5 2,875 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 6 2,575 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 11 1,948 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 4 1,840 0
SPRINGDALE LAKE ESTATES 1,500 0
CASS BATES COUNTY PWSD 12 1,335 0
ARCHIE PWS 1,300 17
NW CASS COUNTY WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT 1,138 0
MIAMI CO RWD 4 1,018 0
DREXEL PWS 965 2
SOUTHFORK MHP 795 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 1 723 0
CLEVELAND PWS 690 37
FREEMAN PWS 482 2
EAST LYNNE PWS 400 2
CREIGHTON PWS 349 0
CROWN MHP 300 0
PICKERING PLACE 220 0
CASS COUNTY PWSD 8 198 0

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Materials Packaging Corp 332.0K lbs
2 Sioux Chief 49.8K lbs
3 Rom 1.1K lbs
4 Church & Dwight Co. Inc. 20 lbs
5 Whistle Redi-Mix Inc-Pleasant Hill Site 1 lbs
6 Hixson Lumber Co LLC 0 lbs
7 Ufp Harrisonville LLC 0 lbs
8 Ifil USA 0 lbs
9 Mmt Technology Inc 0 lbs
10 Plant 8 - PORT-0441 - Garden City 0 lbs

Cities in Cass (13)

Harrisonville
4 facilities · 3 water
Pleasant Hill
2 facilities · 2 water
Garden City
2 facilities · 1 water
Belton
1 facilities · 7 water
Peculiar
1 facilities · 2 water
Raymore
0 facilities · 4 water
Drexel
0 facilities · 3 water
Freeman
0 facilities · 2 water
Archie
0 facilities · 1 water
Cleveland
0 facilities · 1 water
Creighton
0 facilities · 1 water
East Lynne
0 facilities · 1 water
Strasburg
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cass, Missouri?
Cass, MO has an environmental risk score of 37/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 29 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cass?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Cass, MO in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Cass?
Cass, MO has 10 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 382.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cass?
In 2024, Cass, MO recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 107. 77% 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 Cass?
Cass, MO has 29 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Cass?
Environmental compliance in Cass, Missouri is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Missouri 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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