Chugach Census Area, AK

Low Risk (6/100)

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 Chugach Census Area in Alaska · Population: 6,964

SDWIS systems such as VALDEZ WATER SYSTEM - MAIN; CORDOVA CITY WATER; VALDEZ SOUTHCENTRAL anchor Chugach Census Area, AK's EPA extract. Derived burden score 6/100 (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 Chugach Census Area in this extract; water coverage still lists VALDEZ WATER SYSTEM - MAIN; CORDOVA CITY WATER; VALDEZ SOUTHCENTRAL. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 6/100 (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 Chugach Census Area -- 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)
6,964
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
VALDEZ WATER SYSTEM - MAIN 4,500 0
CORDOVA CITY WATER 2,700 3
VALDEZ SOUTHCENTRAL 675 0
WHITTIER WATER SYSTEM 650 0
VALDEZ ROBE RIVER S/D 464 0
TATITLEK WATER SYSTEM 95 213

Cities in Chugach Census Area (2)

Tatitlek
0 facilities · 1 water
Whittier
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?
Chugach Census Area, AK has an environmental risk score of 6/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Chugach Census Area?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Chugach Census Area, AK in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Chugach Census Area?
Chugach Census Area, AK 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 Chugach Census Area?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Chugach Census Area, AK. 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 Chugach Census Area?
Chugach Census Area, AK has 6 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Chugach Census Area?
Environmental compliance in Chugach Census Area, Alaska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alaska 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro