Codington, SD

Moderate Risk (44/100)

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 Codington in South Dakota · Population: 28,556

TRI sites such as Workhorse Cabs LLC DBA Crenlo Engineered Cabs; Glacial Lakes Energy LLC; Fiberglass Specialties Inc; SDWIS systems such as WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES; SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM; FLORENCE anchor Codington, SD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 44/100 (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 Codington include WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES; SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM; FLORENCE, while Workhorse Cabs LLC DBA Crenlo Engineered Cabs leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 102 in 2024.

Burden score 44/100 (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 Codington -- 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 Codington, SD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+778.0%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+778.0%

87.3 thousand lb → 766.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 2 facilities filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Codington, SD's total reported releases rose from 87.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 766.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Codington, SD's off-site transfers rose from 47.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 728.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Codington, SD's chemicals reported fell from 16 in 2022 to 15 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Codington, SD's air releases fell from 40.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 37.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
28,556
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
993.7K 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 269 (75%) 91 1 102
2023 215 (59%) 135 12 164
2022 285 (78%) 79 1 101
2021 246 (67%) 113 3 271
2020 293 (80%) 72 1 101
2024 Good Air Quality: 75% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 37

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 South Dakota, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 23,230 2
SIOUX RURAL WATER SYSTEM 4,280 2
FLORENCE 337 2
HENRY 256 3
SOUTH SHORE 189 8
WALLACE 91 4
MARVIN 19 5

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Workhorse Cabs LLC DBA Crenlo Engineered Cabs 775.7K lbs
2 Glacial Lakes Energy LLC 162.9K lbs
3 Fiberglass Specialties Inc 52.0K lbs
4 Dakota Bodies LLC 2.1K lbs
5 Miller Electric Manufacturing Co 957 lbs
6 Terex South Dakota 14 lbs
7 Hubbard Feeds Inc Watertown Sd 0 lbs
8 Spartronics Watertown LLC 0 lbs
9 Twin City Die Castings Co - Watertown Div 0 lbs
10 Gcc-Watertown 0 lbs
11 Dakota Tube Building 1 0 lbs
12 Dakota Tube Building 3 0 lbs

Cities in Codington (5)

Watertown
12 facilities · 2 water
South Shore
0 facilities · 2 water
Florence
0 facilities · 1 water
Henry
0 facilities · 1 water
Wallace
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Codington, South Dakota?
Codington, SD has an environmental risk score of 44/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Codington?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Codington, SD in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Codington?
Codington, SD has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 993.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Codington?
In 2024, Codington, SD recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 102. 75% 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 Codington?
Codington, SD has 7 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 Codington?
Environmental compliance in Codington, South Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the South Dakota 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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