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Cedar, MO

Moderate Risk (30/100)

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 Cedar in Missouri · Population: 14,440

TRI sites such as Dairiconcepts - el Dorado Springs; SDWIS systems such as EL DORADO SPRINGS PWS; STOCKTON PWS; CEDAR COUNTY PWSD 1 anchor Cedar, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 30/100 (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 Cedar include EL DORADO SPRINGS PWS; CEDAR COUNTY PWSD 1; STOCKTON HILLS WATER CO, while Dairiconcepts - el Dorado Springs leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 40 / peak 80 in 2024.

Burden score 30/100 (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 Cedar -- 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 Cedar, MO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-17.1%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-17.1%

8.7 thousand lb → 7.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Cedar, MO's total reported releases fell from 8.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 7.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cedar, MO's off-site transfers fell from 8.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 7.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
14,440
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
54.9K 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 305 (85%) 52 0 80
2023 256 (71%) 103 4 122
2022 274 (79%) 75 0 100
2021 242 (69%) 108 0 88
2020 277 (79%) 75 0 99
2024 Good Air Quality: 85% of days
Median AQI: 40

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 (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EL DORADO SPRINGS PWS 3,593 1
STOCKTON PWS 1,892 0
CEDAR COUNTY PWSD 1 1,650 3
STOCKTON HILLS WATER CO 400 1
AGAPE LAND MANAGEMENT 250 5
VILLAGE OF UMBER VIEW HEIGHTS PWS 50 0
AIRPORT VILLAGE MHP 42 6
FRIENDSHIP HILLS SUBD 35 0
CHAPEL HILL SUBD 32 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Dairiconcepts - el Dorado Springs 54.9K lbs

Cities in Cedar (3)

El Dorado Springs
1 facilities · 1 water
Stockton
0 facilities · 7 water
El Dorando Springs
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cedar, Missouri? ▼
Cedar, MO has an environmental risk score of 30/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cedar? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Cedar, MO in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Cedar? ▼
Cedar, MO has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 54.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cedar? ▼
In 2024, Cedar, MO recorded a median AQI of 40 and a peak AQI of 80. 85% 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 Cedar? ▼
Cedar, MO has 9 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 Cedar? ▼
Environmental compliance in Cedar, 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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