Douglas, OR

Moderate Risk (54/100)

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 Douglas in Oregon · Population: 111,807

TRI sites such as Roseburg Forest Products Dillard Complex; Roseburg Forest Products Co. - Riddle Plywood #4; Roseburg Forest Products Co-Ewp Facility; SDWIS systems such as ROSEBURG, CITY OF; UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC; WINSTON-DILLARD WATER DISTRICT; NPL sites such as Formosa Mine anchor Douglas, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 54/100 (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 Douglas include UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC; REEDSPORT, CITY OF; CANYONVILLE, CITY OF, while Roseburg Forest Products Dillard Complex leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 53 / peak 69 in 2022.

Burden score 54/100 (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 Douglas -- 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 Douglas, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+32.0%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+27.8%

187.9 thousand lb → 240.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Douglas, OR's total reported releases rose from 181.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 240.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Douglas, OR's land releases rose from 7.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 74.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Douglas, OR's off-site transfers rose from 39.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 49.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Douglas, OR's air releases fell from 134.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 115.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
111,807
TRI Facilities
14
Water Systems
35
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.5M lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2022)

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
2022 21 (46%) 25 0 69
2021 304 (83%) 56 3 186
2020 278 (76%) 78 1 902
2022 Good Air Quality: 46% of days
Median AQI: 53

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 (35)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ROSEBURG, CITY OF 28,800 0
UMPQUA BASIN WATER ASSOC 9,499 1
WINSTON-DILLARD WATER DISTRICT 8,300 0
SUTHERLIN, CITY OF 8,060 0
GREEN AREA WATER & SANITARY AUTHORITY 7,000 0
REEDSPORT, CITY OF 4,836 13
MYRTLE CREEK, CITY OF 3,501 0
TRI-CITY JW&SA 3,500 0
CANYONVILLE, CITY OF 1,662 20
GLIDE WATER ASSOCIATION 1,523 2
RIDDLE, CITY OF 1,224 0
DRAIN, CITY OF 1,194 13
YONCALLA, CITY OF 1,050 3
OAKLAND, CITY OF 954 0
GLENDALE, CITY OF 864 2
SOUTH UMPQUA WATER ASSOCIATION 575 0
USFS WOLF CREEK JOB CORPS 291 0
KNOLL TERRACE SUBDIVISION 221 0
ELKTON, CITY OF 187 0
UMPQUA RANCH COOP 161 17
USFS TOKETEE RANGER STATION 150 6
UNION GAP WATER DISTRICT 150 0
CLARKS BRANCH WATER ASSOC 140 0
MILO ACADEMY 124 28
DIAMOND LAKE LODGE/RESORT 90 5
LAWSON ACRES WATER ASSOCIATION 75 32
EAGLE VALLEY RV PARK 70 2
PP&L-CLEARWATER VILLAGE 60 0
RICE HILL WEST SUBDIVISION 55 3
PP&L-TOKETEE VILLAGE 50 0
WINCHESTER RIDGE 50 0
PASS CREEK RV PARK LLC 50 0
RICE HILL RV PARK 50 0
PORTER CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK 35 1
EMERALD VALLEY MH & RV PARK 31 0

TRI Facilities (14)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Roseburg Forest Products Dillard Complex 896.3K lbs
2 Roseburg Forest Products Co. - Riddle Plywood #4 240.6K lbs
3 Roseburg Forest Products Co-Ewp Facility 129.0K lbs
4 Orenco Systems Inc - Winchester Facility 117.2K lbs
5 Orenco Systems Inc - Sutherlin Facility 48.3K lbs
6 Douglas County Forest Products 28.9K lbs
7 Orenco Systems Inc - North Bank Facility 27.9K lbs
8 Fcc Commercial Furniture Inc. 19.2K lbs
9 Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc 6.9K lbs
10 Swanson Group Mfg Glendale Plywood 3.3K lbs
11 Mdu Resources Roseburg Asphalt 1.1K lbs
12 Austin Powder Co 66 lbs
13 Swanson Group Manfuacturing 8 lbs
14 Caddock Electronics Inc. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Formosa Mine NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Douglas (18)

Roseburg
8 facilities · 7 water
Riddle
2 facilities · 5 water
Sutherlin
1 facilities · 2 water
Winston
1 facilities · 2 water
Glendale
1 facilities · 1 water
Dillard
1 facilities · 0 water
Myrtle Creek
0 facilities · 3 water
Oakland
0 facilities · 3 water
Canyonville
0 facilities · 2 water
Idleyld Park
0 facilities · 2 water
Days Creek
0 facilities · 1 water
Drain
0 facilities · 1 water
Elkton
0 facilities · 1 water
Glide
0 facilities · 1 water
Idleyld
0 facilities · 1 water
Reedsport
0 facilities · 1 water
Tenmile
0 facilities · 1 water
Yoncalla
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Douglas, Oregon?
Douglas, OR has an environmental risk score of 54/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 14 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 35 water systems on record. 15 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Douglas?
Yes, Douglas, OR has 1 Superfund site 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 Douglas?
Douglas, OR has 14 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.5M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Douglas?
In 2022, Douglas, OR recorded a median AQI of 53 and a peak AQI of 69. 46% 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 Douglas?
Douglas, OR has 35 EPA-regulated water systems. 15 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 Douglas?
Environmental compliance in Douglas, 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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