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Churchill, Lyon, NV

Low Risk (5/100)

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 Churchill, Lyon in Nevada

NPL sites such as Carson River Mercury Site anchor Churchill, Lyon, NV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 5/100 (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 Churchill, Lyon in this extract. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 5/100 (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 Churchill, Lyon -- 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.

TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
0
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Carson River Mercury Site NPL Site 39.07

Cities in Churchill, Lyon (1)

Churchill County, Lyon County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Churchill, Lyon, Nevada? ▼
Churchill, Lyon, NV has an environmental risk score of 5/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 0 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Churchill, Lyon? ▼
Yes, Churchill, Lyon, NV has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Churchill, Lyon? ▼
Churchill, Lyon, NV 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 Churchill, Lyon? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Churchill, Lyon, NV. 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 Churchill, Lyon? ▼
No EPA-regulated water systems are currently recorded for Churchill, Lyon, NV in the SDWIS database.
What environmental agencies cover Churchill, Lyon? ▼
Environmental compliance in Churchill, Lyon, Nevada is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Nevada 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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