Comanche, OK

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 Comanche in Oklahoma · Population: 121,699

TRI sites such as U.S. Army - Fort Sill, Ok (range Facility); Republic Paperboard Co.; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co; SDWIS systems such as LAWTON; FORT SILL HQUSAFACFS; ELGIN PWA anchor Comanche, OK'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 Comanche include LAWTON; FORT SILL HQUSAFACFS; ELGIN PWA, while U.S. Army - Fort Sill, Ok (range Facility) leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 339 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 Comanche -- 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 Comanche, OK: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+114.9%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+114.9%

259.7 thousand lb → 557.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Comanche, OK's total reported releases rose from 259.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 557.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Comanche, OK's land releases rose from 12.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 322.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Comanche, OK's air releases rose from 33.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 69.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Comanche, OK's water releases fell from 314 lb in 2022 to 217 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
121,699
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
21
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.7M 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 242 (67%) 113 6 339
2023 216 (61%) 137 4 126
2022 205 (58%) 146 2 126
2021 223 (61%) 139 2 124
2020 262 (72%) 103 1 107
2024 Good Air Quality: 67% of days
Unhealthy days: 7
Median AQI: 43

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 (21)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LAWTON 92,757 4
FORT SILL HQUSAFACFS 23,000 5
ELGIN PWA 3,300 4
COMANCHE CO RWD #4 3,000 112
COMANCHE CO RWD #1 2,800 2
CACHE 2,371 19
COMANCHE CO RWD #3 2,325 9
COMANCHE CO RWD #2 1,840 9
GERONIMO 1,200 1
FLETCHER 1,022 10
PECAN VALLEY RWD 1,000 0
STERLING PWA 762 13
MEDICINE PARK 382 4
INDIAHOMA PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY 350 98
FAXON 134 3
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT 77 6
SOUTHEAST WATER ASSOCIATION 51 0
SUNNYSIDE WATER ASSOC 50 1
CLEMMER WATER ASSOCIATION 47 0
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 42 0
VALLEY VIEW WATER ASSOCIATION 25 0

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 U.S. Army - Fort Sill, Ok (range Facility) 717.8K lbs
2 Republic Paperboard Co. 622.1K lbs
3 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co 187.5K lbs
4 American Phoenix Inc 123.9K lbs
5 Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC 35.0K lbs
6 Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. - Lawton 0 lbs

Cities in Comanche (11)

Lawton
4 facilities · 11 water
Fletcher
1 facilities · 1 water
Fort Sill
1 facilities · 0 water
Cache
0 facilities · 2 water
Elgin
0 facilities · 2 water
Faxon
0 facilities · 1 water
Fort Still
0 facilities · 1 water
Geronimo
0 facilities · 1 water
Indiahoma
0 facilities · 1 water
Medicine Park
0 facilities · 1 water
Sterling
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Comanche, Oklahoma?
Comanche, OK has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 21 water systems on record. 16 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Comanche?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Comanche, OK in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Comanche?
Comanche, OK has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Comanche?
In 2024, Comanche, OK recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 339. 67% 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 Comanche?
Comanche, OK has 21 EPA-regulated water systems. 16 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 Comanche?
Environmental compliance in Comanche, 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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