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Chisago, MN

Moderate Risk (34/100)

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 Chisago in Minnesota · Population: 57,434

TRI sites such as Andersen Extrusion North Branch; Sunrise Fiberglass of Minnesota LLC; Zinpro Corp; SDWIS systems such as North Branch; Lindstrom; Chisago City anchor Chisago, MN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 34/100 (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 Chisago include Rush City; Stacy; SHERWOOD FOREST MOBILE ESTATES, while Andersen Extrusion North Branch leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 34/100 (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 Chisago -- 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 Chisago, MN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-20.8%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-20.8%

40.6 thousand lb → 32.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Chisago, MN's total reported releases fell from 40.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 32.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Chisago, MN's air releases fell from 21.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 15.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Chisago, MN's chemicals reported fell from 10 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Chisago, MN's off-site transfers fell from 19.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 16.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
57,434
TRI Facilities
7
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
185.4K lbs

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
North Branch 6,863 0
Lindstrom 4,938 0
Chisago City 3,745 0
Rush City 3,339 4
Stacy 1,593 8
Shafer 1,165 0
Taylors Falls 1,067 0
Harris 400 0
Center City 305 0
SHERWOOD FOREST MOBILE ESTATES 172 4
River Bend Mobile Home Park, Inc. 100 0
Stonegate Co-op, Inc. 90 0
Shorewood Park 85 19
Peaceful Valley Mobile Home Park 50 0
Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park 40 0

TRI Facilities (7)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Andersen Extrusion North Branch 89.8K lbs
2 Sunrise Fiberglass of Minnesota LLC 68.4K lbs
3 Zinpro Corp 27.2K lbs
4 Forterra Pipe & Precast - Stacy 1 lbs
5 Knife River Central Minnesota Asphalt Plant 5 1 lbs
6 Plastech Corp 0 lbs
7 Rosenbauer Motors LLC 0 lbs

Cities in Chisago (10)

North Branch
2 facilities · 1 water
Wyoming
2 facilities · 1 water
Harris
1 facilities · 3 water
Rush City
1 facilities · 2 water
Stacy
1 facilities · 1 water
Lindstrom
0 facilities · 3 water
Shafer
0 facilities · 2 water
Center City
0 facilities · 1 water
Chisago City
0 facilities · 1 water
Taylors Falls
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Chisago, Minnesota? ▼
Chisago, MN has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Chisago? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Chisago, MN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Chisago? ▼
Chisago, MN has 7 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 185.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Chisago? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Chisago, MN. 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 Chisago? ▼
Chisago, MN has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Chisago? ▼
Environmental compliance in Chisago, Minnesota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Minnesota 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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