Davis, UT

High Risk (72/100)

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 Davis in Utah · Population: 366,742

TRI sites such as Hf Sinclair Woods Cross Refining LLC; Big West Oil LLC; Nexeo Solutions Llc-Clearfield; SDWIS systems such as LAYTON CITY WATER SYSTEM; BOUNTIFUL CITY WATER SYSTEM; SYRACUSE CITY WATER SYSTEM; NPL sites such as Bountiful/Woods Cross 5th South PCE Plume; Five Points PCE Plume; Intermountain Waste Oil Refinery anchor Davis, UT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 72/100 (High 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 Davis include BOUNTIFUL CITY WATER SYSTEM; CLINTON CITY WATER SYSTEM; SOUTH DAVIS WATER DISTRICT, while Hf Sinclair Woods Cross Refining LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 46 / peak 133 in 2024.

Burden score 72/100 (High 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 Davis -- 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 Davis, UT: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+14.0%

20 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+14.0%

650.9 thousand lb → 741.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Davis, UT's total reported releases rose from 650.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 741.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Davis, UT's off-site transfers rose from 181.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 352.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Davis, UT's water releases fell from 350 lb in 2022 to 101 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Davis, UT's air releases fell from 469.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 389.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
366,742
TRI Facilities
24
Water Systems
19
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
3.0M 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 234 (64%) 117 15 133
2023 211 (58%) 141 12 151
2022 210 (58%) 145 10 147
2021 205 (56%) 134 25 156
2020 217 (59%) 135 13 157
2024 Good Air Quality: 64% of days
Unhealthy days: 15
Median AQI: 46

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 Utah, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (19)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LAYTON CITY WATER SYSTEM 82,000 0
BOUNTIFUL CITY WATER SYSTEM 37,500 3
SYRACUSE CITY WATER SYSTEM 35,561 0
KAYSVILLE CITY WATER SYSTEM 32,976 0
CLINTON CITY WATER SYSTEM 23,000 6
NORTH SALT LAKE CITY WATER SYSTEM 18,655 0
CENTERVILLE CITY WATER SYSTEM 17,155 0
WOODS CROSS CITY WATER SYSTEM 13,110 0
SOUTH DAVIS WATER DISTRICT 10,565 4
WEST POINT CITY WATER SYSTEM 10,040 2
FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY WATER SYSTEM 6,075 4
WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY WATER SYSTEM 5,600 0
SUNSET CITY WATER SYSTEM 5,300 0
MUTTON HOLLOW IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 695 0
CREEKWOOD PARK WATER SYSTEM 192 42
CASCADE ACADEMY 75 4
COYOTE CROSSING 72 0
CANYON ESTATES WATER SYSTEM 50 0
COBBLES CONDOMINIUM HOA 31 0

TRI Facilities (24)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Hf Sinclair Woods Cross Refining LLC 1.3M lbs
2 Big West Oil LLC 835.8K lbs
3 Nexeo Solutions Llc-Clearfield 363.9K lbs
4 U.S. Dod Usaf Hill Afb 231.9K lbs
5 Bonnell Aluminum (clearfield) Inc. 65.1K lbs
6 Innophos LLC 59.3K lbs
7 Kroger Corp Smiths Food & Drug Dairy Div 49.7K lbs
8 Silver Eagle Refining Woods Cross 43.6K lbs
9 Valley Paint Manufacturing 16.7K lbs
10 Phillips 66 Co North Salt Lake Product Terminal 15.7K lbs
11 Companion Systems Inc 9.4K lbs
12 Utility Trailer Manufacturing 2.2K lbs
13 Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC - North Salt Lake 709 lbs
14 Gcp Applied Technologies Inc 522 lbs
15 Amcor Masonry Products 393 lbs
16 Shaw Clearfield LLC 335 lbs
17 Western Emulsions North Salt Lake Plant 161 lbs
18 Peak Asphalt LLC - Cowboy Asphalt Terminal 45 lbs
19 Western Emulsions North Woods Cross 4 lbs
20 Ncfi Polyurethanes Slc 3 lbs
21 Dura-Line 1 lbs
22 Geneva Rock Products Inc Layton Facility 0 lbs
23 Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Aeronautics Systems 0 lbs
24 Utah Wood Preserving 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Bountiful/Woods Cross 5th South PCE Plume NPL Site 50.00
Five Points PCE Plume NPL Site 50.00
Intermountain Waste Oil Refinery Deleted NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Davis (13)

North Salt Lake
8 facilities · 1 water
Clearfield
7 facilities · 0 water
Woods Cross
6 facilities · 2 water
Layton
2 facilities · 1 water
Hill Afb
1 facilities · 0 water
Bountiful
0 facilities · 4 water
Kaysville
0 facilities · 3 water
Clinton
0 facilities · 2 water
Farmington
0 facilities · 2 water
West Point
0 facilities · 2 water
Fruit Heights
0 facilities · 1 water
Syracuse
0 facilities · 1 water
Bountiful, Woods Cross
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Davis, Utah?
Davis, UT has an environmental risk score of 72/100 (High Risk), based on 24 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 19 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Davis?
Yes, Davis, UT has 3 Superfund sites on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Davis?
Davis, UT has 24 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Davis?
In 2024, Davis, UT recorded a median AQI of 46 and a peak AQI of 133. 64% 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 Davis?
Davis, UT has 19 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 Davis?
Environmental compliance in Davis, Utah is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Utah 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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