Dodge, WI

High Risk (67/100)

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 Dodge in Wisconsin · Population: 88,818

TRI sites such as Quad/graphics Inc.; John Deere Horicon Works-Dt; Kondex Corp; SDWIS systems such as BEAVER DAM WATER UTILITY; HORICON WATERWORKS; LOMIRA WATERWORKS; NPL sites such as Hechimovich Sanitary Landfill; Oconomowoc Electroplating Co., Inc. anchor Dodge, WI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 67/100 (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 Dodge include HORICON WATERWORKS; LOMIRA WATERWORKS; JUNEAU WATERWORKS, while Quad/graphics Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 38 / peak 84 in 2024.

Burden score 67/100 (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 Dodge -- 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 Dodge, WI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+1.3%

24 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+1.3%

248.2 thousand lb → 251.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Dodge, WI's total reported releases rose from 248.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 251.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dodge, WI's water releases rose from 49.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 60.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dodge, WI's air releases fell from 81.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 66.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dodge, WI's off-site transfers rose from 117.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 124.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
88,818
TRI Facilities
27
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
1.1M 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 297 (81%) 69 0 84
2023 213 (58%) 133 14 210
2022 266 (73%) 99 0 93
2021 216 (59%) 149 0 99
2020 247 (67%) 117 2 136
2024 Good Air Quality: 81% of days
Median AQI: 38

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 Wisconsin, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BEAVER DAM WATER UTILITY 16,200 0
HORICON WATERWORKS 3,682 2
LOMIRA WATERWORKS 2,701 2
JUNEAU WATERWORKS 2,627 10
THERESA WATERWORKS 1,262 2
HUSTISFORD WATERWORKS 1,063 0
REESEVILLE WATERWORKS 718 5
BROWNSVILLE WATERWORKS 630 2
CLYMAN WATERWORKS 422 3
LOWELL WATERWORKS 337 1
LEROY SANITARY DISTRICT 1 320 8
INCH HEIGHTS LLC 47 0

TRI Facilities (27)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Quad/graphics Inc. 242.8K lbs
2 John Deere Horicon Works-Dt 183.4K lbs
3 Kondex Corp 169.1K lbs
4 Quad/graphics Inc 142.6K lbs
5 Grande Cheese Co Brownsville 111.1K lbs
6 Sensient Flavors Llc. 88.3K lbs
7 Tenneco Inc. 85.9K lbs
8 Polyfirst 11.1K lbs
9 Columbus Chemical Industries Inc. Employee Stock Ownership P 6.4K lbs
10 Metalcraft of Mayville 6.3K lbs
11 Abet USA Inc. - Ashippun 6.2K lbs
12 National Rivet & Manufacturing Co 5.1K lbs
13 Karavan Trailers Inc 5.1K lbs
14 John Deere Horicon Works - Gator Works 2.7K lbs
15 Rust-Oleum Corp 2.0K lbs
16 Apache Stainless Equipment Corp 1.8K lbs
17 Hacco Inc 1.5K lbs
18 Mayville Eng. Co. Inc. - Mayville 1.1K lbs
19 Metalcraft of Mayville Beaver Dam Facility 788 lbs
20 Spuncast 326 lbs
21 Itw Shakeproof Group 25 lbs
22 Seneca Foods Corp 0 lbs
23 Chemical Research/technology LLC (cr/t) 0 lbs
24 Gleason Reel 0 lbs
25 Wyman Gordon Mayville Die & Tool 0 lbs
26 Grande Cheese Co Rubicon 0 lbs
27 Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Co Plant 4 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Hechimovich Sanitary Landfill NPL Site 47.91
Oconomowoc Electroplating Co., Inc. NPL Site 31.86

Cities in Dodge (20)

Mayville
4 facilities · 1 water
Waupun
4 facilities · 1 water
Beaver Dam
3 facilities · 1 water
Columbus
2 facilities · 2 water
Horicon
2 facilities · 1 water
Lomira
2 facilities · 1 water
Ixonia
1 facilities · 3 water
Juneau
1 facilities · 2 water
Clyman
1 facilities · 1 water
Randolph
1 facilities · 1 water
Brownsville
1 facilities · 0 water
Fox Lake
1 facilities · 0 water
Rubicon
1 facilities · 0 water
Browsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Hustisford
0 facilities · 1 water
Lowell
0 facilities · 1 water
Reeseville
0 facilities · 1 water
Theresa
0 facilities · 1 water
Ashippun
0 facilities · 0 water
Williamstown
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Dodge, Wisconsin?
Dodge, WI has an environmental risk score of 67/100 (High Risk), based on 27 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Dodge?
Yes, Dodge, WI has 2 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 Dodge?
Dodge, WI has 27 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Dodge?
In 2024, Dodge, WI recorded a median AQI of 38 and a peak AQI of 84. 81% 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 Dodge?
Dodge, WI has 12 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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 Dodge?
Environmental compliance in Dodge, Wisconsin is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Wisconsin 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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