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Chouteau, MT

Low Risk (12/100)

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 Chouteau in Montana · Population: 5,888

SDWIS systems such as FORT BENTON CITY OF; BIG SANDY TOWN OF; HIGHWOOD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT anchor Chouteau, MT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 12/100 (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 Chouteau in this extract; water coverage still lists FORT BENTON CITY OF; BIG SANDY TOWN OF; HIGHWOOD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 12/100 (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 Chouteau -- 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)
5,888
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FORT BENTON CITY OF 1,500 0
BIG SANDY TOWN OF 608 0
HIGHWOOD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 280 0
GERALDINE TOWN OF 260 3
LOMA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 200 0
CARTER CHOUTEAU CO WATER DIST 150 2
SOUTH CHOUTEAU COUNTY WATER DIST 80 2
SUNNY BROOK COLONY 80 0
TWIN HILLS COLONY INC 78 8
NORTH GERALDINE WATER SYSTEM 50 0
HAWARDEN SQUARE BUTTE WATER 50 0

Cities in Chouteau (6)

Geraldine
0 facilities · 3 water
Carter
0 facilities · 2 water
Fort Benton
0 facilities · 2 water
Highwood
0 facilities · 2 water
Big Sandy
0 facilities · 1 water
Loma
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Chouteau, Montana? ▼
Chouteau, MT has an environmental risk score of 12/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Chouteau? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Chouteau, MT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Chouteau? ▼
Chouteau, 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 Chouteau? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Chouteau, 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 Chouteau? ▼
Chouteau, MT has 11 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 Chouteau? ▼
Environmental compliance in Chouteau, 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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