Clallam, WA

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 Clallam in Washington · Population: 77,593

TRI sites such as McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill; Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc SE; Westport LLC 50 Meter Facility; SDWIS systems such as PORT ANGELES CITY OF; SEQUIM CITY OF; Dry Creek Water Association; NPL sites such as Makah Reservation Warmhouse Beach Dump anchor Clallam, WA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Clallam include MAKAH NEAH BAY; VISTAS INC; FOUR SEASONS PARK, while McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 69 in 2024.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Clallam -- 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 Clallam, WA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+9.0%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+9.0%

35.6 thousand lb → 38.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Clallam, WA's total reported releases rose from 35.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 38.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clallam, WA's water releases rose from 1.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clallam, WA's air releases rose from 7.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 9.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clallam, WA's off-site transfers rose from 26.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 27.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
77,593
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
54
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
166.1K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 321 (88%) 45 0 69
2023 307 (84%) 57 1 101
2022 272 (75%) 91 2 124
2021 298 (82%) 67 0 81
2020 304 (83%) 55 1 368
2024 Good Air Quality: 88% of days
Median AQI: 36

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in Washington, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (54)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PORT ANGELES CITY OF 28,067 0
SEQUIM CITY OF 14,293 0
Dry Creek Water Association 3,030 0
WEST SEQUIM BAY INC 2,759 0
SUNLAND WATER DISTRICT 2,235 0
MAKAH NEAH BAY 1,300 45
ESTATES INC 1,043 0
Solmar Water 895 0
QUILEUTE WATER SYSTEM 885 0
MT. VISTA - DUNGENESS GOLF COURSE 517 0
LOWER ELWHA VALLEY 511 0
DUNGENESS MEADOWS 488 0
MONTERRA 464 0
DUNGENESS BAY PLAT 461 0
BLACK DIAMOND WATER DISTRICT 452 0
Parkwood MFD Housing Community 378 0
MAINS FARM PROPERTY OWNERS 358 0
SUN MEADOWS 295 0
VISTAS INC 241 1
FOUR SEASONS PARK 225 1
ELWHA HEIGHTS 216 0
DISCOVERY BAY VILLAGE 191 0
DUNGENESS BEACH 181 0
FLAURAS ACRES PROPERTYOWNER 150 0
OLYMPUS BEACH TRACTS 143 0
MAPLE GROVE 132 0
PLEASANT TIDES WATER CO OP 131 0
DISCOVERY BAY LEASEHOLDERS 123 0
WOODLAND HEIGHTS 105 0
JAMESTOWN ON WILCOX LANE 94 0
SAN JUAN VISTA 94 0
BAYWOOD VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK 90 0
HEART O THE HILLS 76 0
PANORAMA VISTA 75 0
GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 74 0
CARLSBORG MOBILE ESTATES 69 0
LAKE PLEASANT MOBILE HOME & RV PARK 66 1
FOREST RIDGE 65 0
ELWHA PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSN 61 0
LORA LEE ESTATES 60 0
WHISPERING PINES TR CT 55 0
MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE 55 0
DEYTONA 50 0
HAPPY VALLEY ESTATES 46 0
BEACH 45 1
BUENA VISTA ESTATES 42 0
CEDAR GROVE MOBILE PARK 40 0
ALDERWOOD EAST 39 0
OLYMPIC VIEW MOBILE PARK 34 0
OLYMPIC VIEW 33 0
BRANDT POINT 32 0
PALO VERDE 30 0
LOUELLA HEIGHTS 28 0
PETERSON-WHITTAKER 26 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill 118.2K lbs
2 Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc SE 41.5K lbs
3 Westport LLC 50 Meter Facility 6.1K lbs
4 Interfor US - Port Angeles 198 lbs
5 Tesoro Port Angeles Terminal 124 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Makah Reservation Warmhouse Beach Dump NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Clallam (6)

Port Angeles
4 facilities · 10 water
Sequim
1 facilities · 40 water
Beaver
0 facilities · 1 water
La Push
0 facilities · 1 water
Neah Bay
0 facilities · 1 water
Sekiu
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Clallam, Washington?
Clallam, WA has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 54 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Clallam?
Yes, Clallam, WA 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 Clallam?
Clallam, WA has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 166.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Clallam?
In 2024, Clallam, WA recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 69. 88% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Clallam?
Clallam, WA has 54 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Clallam?
Environmental compliance in Clallam, Washington is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Washington 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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