Copper River Census Area, AK

Low Risk (15/100)

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 Copper River Census Area in Alaska · Population: 2,626

SDWIS systems such as GLENNALLEN WATER WORKS; NIKOLAEVSK COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM; KENNY LAKE COMMUNITY WELL anchor Copper River Census Area, AK's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Copper River Census Area in this extract; water coverage still lists GLENNALLEN WATER WORKS; NIKOLAEVSK COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM; KENNY LAKE COMMUNITY WELL. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 15/100 (Low 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 Copper River Census Area -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
2,626
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
GLENNALLEN WATER WORKS 365 3
NIKOLAEVSK COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM 360 6
KENNY LAKE COMMUNITY WELL 236 0
KENNY LAKE FIRE HALL 200 0
MENTASTA WASHETERIA/14 PLEX 90 1
TEZDLENDE ESTATES AND WATERING POINT 75 3
GULKANA VILLAGE 54 63
ALASKA BIBLE COLLEGE 50 0
CRBRHA CHITINA HUD HOUSING 50 1
CRNA WATER HAUL TRUCK 40 0
CRBRHA MCKINLEY BLDG WATER SUPPLY 30 1

Cities in Copper River Census Area (4)

Glennallen
0 facilities · 7 water
Copper Center
0 facilities · 2 water
Gulkana
0 facilities · 1 water
Nikolaevsk
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Copper River Census Area, Alaska?
Copper River Census Area, AK has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Copper River Census Area?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Copper River Census Area, AK in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area, AK has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Copper River Census Area?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Copper River Census Area, AK. 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 Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area, AK has 11 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 Copper River Census Area?
Environmental compliance in Copper River Census Area, Alaska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alaska 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