Dubuque, IA

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 Dubuque in Iowa · Population: 98,948

TRI sites such as John Deere Dubuque Works; Eagle Window & Door Inc; Bp Products Na Inc Dubuque Terminal; SDWIS systems such as DUBUQUE WATER WORKS; ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM; PEOSTA WATER SUPPLY; NPL sites such as Peoples Natural Gas Co. anchor Dubuque, IA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Dubuque include FARLEY WATER SUPPLY; NORTH END MOBILE HOME PARK, while John Deere Dubuque Works leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Dubuque -- 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 Dubuque, IA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+60.1%

13 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+60.1%

21.1 thousand lb → 33.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Dubuque, IA's total reported releases rose from 21.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 33.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dubuque, IA's air releases rose from 8.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 21.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dubuque, IA's water releases rose from 49 lb in 2022 to 63 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dubuque, IA's chemicals reported rose from 22 in 2022 to 24 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
98,948
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
28
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
238.0K lbs

Water Systems (28)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
DUBUQUE WATER WORKS 59,667 0
ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 5,943 0
PEOSTA WATER SUPPLY 2,278 0
EPWORTH WATER SUPPLY 2,023 0
FARLEY WATER SUPPLY 1,766 1
ALPINE PARK 932 0
NEW VIENNA WATER SUPPLY 382 0
WORTHINGTON WATER SUPPLY 382 0
HOLY CROSS WATER SUPPLY 356 0
BURDS GREEN ACRES SUBDIVISION 312 0
THUNDER HILLS HOME & UTILITY ASSOC. 300 0
LUXEMBURG WATER SUPPLY 245 0
LA MOTTE WATER SUPPLY 237 0
SPRING VALLEY PARK 180 0
DROESSLER'S WATER 158 0
HICKORY ACRES 115 0
BERNARD WATER SYSTEM 114 0
STAR WATER 110 0
QUALITY WATER, INC. #2 (K-L) 70 0
LORE MOUND MOBILE HOME PARK 68 0
LORE OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSN. 64 0
GAVIN ESTATES 52 0
NORTH END MOBILE HOME PARK 40 1
COUNTRY HILLS WATER CORP 38 0
SHAGBARK ESTATES 38 0
GREEN BRIER SUBDIVISION 35 0
REGENCY WEST SUBDIVISION 34 0
ACE MOBILE HOME PARK 32 0

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 John Deere Dubuque Works 88.6K lbs
2 Eagle Window & Door Inc 85.1K lbs
3 Bp Products Na Inc Dubuque Terminal 17.1K lbs
4 Western Dubuque Biodiesel LLC 14.0K lbs
5 Prairie Farms 13.4K lbs
6 Modernfold Inc. 9.8K lbs
7 Ay McDonald Manufacturing Co 9.3K lbs
8 Morrison Brothers Co 444 lbs
9 Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing Inc 111 lbs
10 Giese Manufacturing 32 lbs
11 Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend LLC Dubuque 13 lbs
12 Adams Co 0 lbs
13 Rie Coatings LLC 0 lbs
14 Dyersville Die Cast 0 lbs
15 East Iowa Machine Co (eimco) 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Peoples Natural Gas Co. NPL Site 46.24

Cities in Dubuque (11)

Dubuque
10 facilities · 12 water
Dyersville
5 facilities · 1 water
Farley
2 facilities · 1 water
Peosta
1 facilities · 5 water
Epworth
0 facilities · 3 water
Asbury
0 facilities · 1 water
Bernard
0 facilities · 1 water
Holy Cross
0 facilities · 1 water
Luxemburg
0 facilities · 1 water
New Vienna
0 facilities · 1 water
Worthington
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Dubuque, Iowa?
Dubuque, IA has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 28 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Dubuque?
Yes, Dubuque, IA 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 Dubuque?
Dubuque, IA has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 238.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Dubuque?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Dubuque, IA. 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 Dubuque?
Dubuque, IA has 28 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Dubuque?
Environmental compliance in Dubuque, Iowa is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Iowa 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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