Cleveland, OK

Moderate Risk (36/100)

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 Cleveland in Oklahoma · Population: 297,545

TRI sites such as Southwestern Wire Inc; Duracoatings Llc.; Johnson Controls Inc-Norman; SDWIS systems such as NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY; MOORE PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY; OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY anchor Cleveland, OK's EPA extract. Derived burden score 36/100 (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 Cleveland include NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY; MOORE PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY; TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, while Southwestern Wire Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 51 / peak 126 in 2024.

Burden score 36/100 (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 Cleveland -- 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 Cleveland, OK: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+1.0%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+1.0%

23.9 thousand lb → 24.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Cleveland, OK's total reported releases rose from 23.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 24.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cleveland, OK's air releases rose from 411 lb in 2022 to 499 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cleveland, OK's chemicals reported rose from 10 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Cleveland, OK's off-site transfers rose from 23.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 23.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
297,545
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
103.3K 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 177 (49%) 173 9 126
2023 163 (46%) 188 4 143
2022 182 (52%) 162 4 105
2021 144 (40%) 215 3 129
2020 175 (49%) 177 2 121
2024 Good Air Quality: 49% of days
Unhealthy days: 9
Median AQI: 51

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 Oklahoma, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY 104,868 3
MOORE PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY 55,083 41
OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY 34,000 0
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE 24,645 1
NOBLE UTILITIES AUTHORITY 5,750 7
JOSEPH HARP CORR INST 3,000 7
TINKER AFB FAMILY HOUSING 2,100 0
LEXINGTON 2,086 11
WILDFIRE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS 285 10
MCCLAIN COUNTY RW & SD #9 250 1
STONETOWN CLEARVIEW MHC 170 34
PRAIRIE CREEK VILLAGE MHP 145 4
WHIPPOORWILL ESTATES 83 8
CLEVELAND CO RW,S,G&SWMD #1 80 0
NORTH LATTA PARK, LLC 39 6
PECAN TREE WATER ASSN 22 176

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Southwestern Wire Inc 79.9K lbs
2 Duracoatings Llc. 21.0K lbs
3 Johnson Controls Inc-Norman 2.3K lbs
4 Bio-Cide International Inc a Kemin Co 0 lbs
5 The Crucible LLC 0 lbs
6 Ml Products LLC 0 lbs
7 Hiland/gilt Edge Dairy 0 lbs
8 South Norman Batch Plant 0 lbs
9 Moore Batch Plant 0 lbs
10 Srm Inc-Norman Plant 0 lbs

Cities in Cleveland (5)

Oklahoma City
62 facilities · 9 water
Norman
7 facilities · 6 water
Noble
1 facilities · 4 water
Moore
1 facilities · 1 water
Lexington
0 facilities · 3 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cleveland, Oklahoma?
Cleveland, OK has an environmental risk score of 36/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 13 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cleveland?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Cleveland, OK in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Cleveland?
Cleveland, OK has 10 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 103.3K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cleveland?
In 2024, Cleveland, OK recorded a median AQI of 51 and a peak AQI of 126. 49% 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 Cleveland?
Cleveland, OK has 16 EPA-regulated water systems. 13 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 Cleveland?
Environmental compliance in Cleveland, Oklahoma is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Oklahoma 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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