Crook, OR

Low Risk (13/100)

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 Crook in Oregon · Population: 25,651

TRI sites such as Endura Products; SDWIS systems such as PRINEVILLE, CITY OF; OCHOCO WEST WTR & SAN AUTHORITY; HIGH DESERT ESTATES anchor Crook, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 13/100 (Low 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 Crook include HIGH DESERT ESTATES; BARNES BUTTE HOA; WESTRIDGE SUBDIVISION, while Endura Products leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 24 / peak 173 in 2024.

Burden score 13/100 (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 Crook -- 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)
25,651
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 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 282 (77%) 76 5 173
2023 267 (73%) 86 6 171
2022 288 (80%) 69 2 128
2021 281 (77%) 75 6 190
2020 261 (72%) 97 0 1033
2024 Good Air Quality: 77% of days
Unhealthy days: 8
Median AQI: 24

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 Oregon, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PRINEVILLE, CITY OF 11,000 0
OCHOCO WEST WTR & SAN AUTHORITY 400 0
HIGH DESERT ESTATES 380 3
HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION WD 335 0
IDLEWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 183 0
TERRACE MOBILE PLAZA 152 0
BARNES BUTTE HOA 148 1
QUAIL VALLEY PARK IMPROV DIST 110 0
WESTRIDGE SUBDIVISION 78 4
OCHOCO VALLEY HOME IMPROV DIST 60 0
MCDOUGAL WATER SYSTEM 60 1
DRY CREEK AIRPARK 58 0
SHOUN CROSSROADS 41 0
SUNSET HILLS DOMESTIC WATER ASSOCIATION 41 0
HAPPY HOLLOW WATER COMPANY 40 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Endura Products 0 lbs

Cities in Crook (1)

Prineville
1 facilities · 15 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Crook, Oregon?
Crook, OR has an environmental risk score of 13/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Crook?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Crook, OR in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Crook?
Crook, OR has 1 TRI-reporting facility 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 Crook?
In 2024, Crook, OR recorded a median AQI of 24 and a peak AQI of 173. 77% 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 Crook?
Crook, OR has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Crook?
Environmental compliance in Crook, 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