Clatsop, OR

Moderate Risk (43/100)

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 Clatsop in Oregon · Population: 41,343

TRI sites such as Georgia-Pacific Wauna LLC; US Army National Guard Camp Rilea Ranges; SDWIS systems such as ASTORIA, CITY OF; WARRENTON, CITY OF; SEASIDE WATER DEPARTMENT; NPL sites such as Astoria Marine Construction Company anchor Clatsop, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 43/100 (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 Clatsop include ASTORIA, CITY OF; YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD; GEARHART WATER DEPARTMENT, while Georgia-Pacific Wauna LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 43/100 (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 Clatsop -- 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 Clatsop, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-6.3%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-6.3%

525.7 thousand lb → 492.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Clatsop, OR's total reported releases fell from 525.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 492.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clatsop, OR's off-site transfers rose from 20 lb in 2022 to 36 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clatsop, OR's land releases fell from 134.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 103.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Clatsop, OR's chemicals reported rose from 16 in 2022 to 17 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
41,343
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
17
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.5M lbs

Water Systems (17)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ASTORIA, CITY OF 10,181 1
WARRENTON, CITY OF 9,100 0
SEASIDE WATER DEPARTMENT 7,482 0
YOUNGS RIVER LEWIS & CLARK WD 2,580 11
KNAPPA WATER ASSOCIATION 1,800 0
GEARHART WATER DEPARTMENT 1,780 1
CANNON BEACH, CITY OF 1,710 0
WICKIUP WATER DISTRICT 1,630 0
OLNEY-WALLUSKI WATER ASSN 575 0
BURNSIDE WATER ASSOCIATION 350 0
JOHN DAY WATER DISTRICT 350 1
WILLOW DALE WATER DISTRICT 310 0
FERNHILL COMMUNITY WTR SYSTEM 300 0
FALCON COVE BEACH WD 215 3
ARCH CAPE WATER DISTRICT 200 0
ELDERBERRY NEHALEM WS 160 4
MAPLE ELSIE WATER SERVICE 100 25

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Georgia-Pacific Wauna LLC 2.5M lbs
2 US Army National Guard Camp Rilea Ranges 8.5K lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Astoria Marine Construction Company Proposed NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Clatsop (7)

Clatskanie
3 facilities · 7 water
Warrenton
1 facilities · 1 water
Astoria
0 facilities · 9 water
Seaside
0 facilities · 3 water
Arch Cape
0 facilities · 2 water
Cannon Beach
0 facilities · 1 water
Gearhart
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Clatsop, Oregon?
Clatsop, OR has an environmental risk score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 17 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Clatsop?
Yes, Clatsop, OR 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 Clatsop?
Clatsop, OR has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.5M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Clatsop?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Clatsop, OR. 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 Clatsop?
Clatsop, OR has 17 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Clatsop?
Environmental compliance in Clatsop, Oregon is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Oregon 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