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Charles Mix, SD

Low Risk (19/100)

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 Charles Mix in South Dakota · Population: 9,281

TRI sites such as Dakota Mfg Co Inc; SDWIS systems such as WAGNER; PLATTE; LAKE ANDES anchor Charles Mix, SD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 19/100 (Low 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 Charles Mix include WAGNER; PLATTE; LAKE ANDES, while Dakota Mfg Co Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 19/100 (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 Charles Mix -- 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)
9,281
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
10 lbs

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WAGNER 1,490 9
PLATTE 1,256 1
LAKE ANDES 710 7
MARTY WATER SYSTEM 420 0
LAKE ANDES TRIBAL HOUSING WATER SYSTEM 264 0
PICKSTOWN 230 1
WAGNER SOUTH HOUSING WATER SYSTEM 200 1
WAGNER NORTH HOUSING WATER SYSTEM 180 1
LAKEVIEW COLONY 118 3

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Dakota Mfg Co Inc 10 lbs

Cities in Charles Mix (4)

Platte
1 facilities · 1 water
Wagner
0 facilities · 5 water
Lake Andes
0 facilities · 3 water
Pickstown
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Charles Mix, South Dakota? ▼
Charles Mix, SD has an environmental risk score of 19/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Charles Mix? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Charles Mix, SD in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Charles Mix? ▼
Charles Mix, SD has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 10 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Charles Mix? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Charles Mix, SD. 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 Charles Mix? ▼
Charles Mix, SD has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Charles Mix? ▼
Environmental compliance in Charles Mix, South Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the South Dakota 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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