Dupage, IL

High Risk (95/100)

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 Dupage in Illinois · Population: 927,263

TRI sites such as Swd Inc.; Morgan Ohare Inc.; U.S. Doe Argonne National Laboratory; SDWIS systems such as WHEATON; DOWNERS GROVE; ELMHURST; NPL sites such as DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest; Kerr-McGee (Kress Creek/West Branch of DuPage River); Kerr-McGee (Reed-Keppler Park) anchor Dupage, IL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 95/100 (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 Dupage include BARTLETT; YORK TOWNSHIP WATER SYSTEM; SUBURBAN APARTMENTS (DE KALB UNIV DVL), while Swd Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 45 / peak 97 in 2024.

Burden score 95/100 (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 Dupage -- 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 Dupage, IL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+11.3%

74 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+9.1%

330.7 thousand lb → 360.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 4 facilities filed for the first time and 5 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Dupage, IL's total reported releases rose from 322.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 359.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dupage, IL's off-site transfers rose from 205.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 255.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dupage, IL's air releases fell from 116.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 104.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Dupage, IL's chemicals reported fell from 49 in 2022 to 48 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
927,263
TRI Facilities
50
Water Systems
50
Superfund Sites
6
Total Releases
1.8M 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 230 (63%) 136 0 97
2023 146 (40%) 202 11 234
2022 199 (55%) 165 1 129
2021 179 (49%) 184 2 105
2020 213 (58%) 149 3 154
2024 Good Air Quality: 63% of days
Median AQI: 45

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 Illinois, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (50)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WHEATON 53,970 0
DOWNERS GROVE 49,425 0
ELMHURST 45,000 0
LOMBARD 44,476 0
BARTLETT 41,500 5
CAROL STREAM 39,854 0
ADDISON 38,017 0
HANOVER PARK 37,470 0
WOODRIDGE 33,566 0
GLENDALE HEIGHTS 33,176 0
GLEN ELLYN 28,850 0
WEST CHICAGO 25,166 0
LISLE 24,223 0
ROSELLE 22,897 0
VILLA PARK 22,263 0
BLOOMINGDALE 22,018 0
DARIEN 21,751 0
BENSENVILLE 18,537 0
HINSDALE 17,900 0
WOOD DALE 14,012 0
WARRENVILLE 12,350 0
BURR RIDGE 11,192 0
WINFIELD 9,835 0
ITASCA 9,506 0
OAK BROOK 9,400 0
WILLOWBROOK 9,000 0
CLARENDON HILLS 8,702 0
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL WATER FACILITY 6,940 0
STONE PARK 4,576 0
GLEN ELLYN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION 1,931 0
STEEPLE RUN SBDV 1,931 0
NORTHFIELD ESTATES 1,620 0
OAKBROOK TERRACE 1,440 0
YORK TOWNSHIP WATER SYSTEM 1,423 1
SUBURBAN APARTMENTS (DE KALB UNIV DVL) 1,050 1
LIBERTY PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 950 2
NORTH REGIONAL WATER FAC 770 2
FORREST BROOKE MHP 491 4
HOBSON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM 400 0
WHISPERING PINES MHP 400 1
KNOLLS WATER COOPERATIVE 400 0
SILVER SHORES MOBILE HOME PARK 360 0
COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES MHP 158 1
WEEKI WACHEE NORTH TP 150 0
CHALET DU PAW PAW CONDOMINIUMS 95 0
POLO DR AND SADDLE RD SUBDIVISION 93 1
CLIFTWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK 54 0
SIX OAKS MHP 48 0
WILLOW CREEK CROSSING 34 2
DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION 1 0

TRI Facilities (50)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Swd Inc. 424.1K lbs
2 Morgan Ohare Inc. 278.2K lbs
3 U.S. Doe Argonne National Laboratory 151.1K lbs
4 Crown Aerosol Packaging 136.1K lbs
5 Hudapack Metal Treating of Illinois Inc 108.4K lbs
6 Kns Cos Inc 83.9K lbs
7 American Standard Circuits in C. 57.8K lbs
8 Becker Specialty Corp 53.9K lbs
9 Bulk Molding Compounds Inc 53.8K lbs
10 The Tfc Group LLC 47.0K lbs
11 Graphic Packaging International LLC 46.8K lbs
12 Icp Industrial 46.5K lbs
13 Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc. 36.0K lbs
14 Mapei Corp 31.3K lbs
15 Paxxus 30.5K lbs
16 Dixon Brass 27.4K lbs
17 Ds Containers West Chicago 23.0K lbs
18 Cts 21.3K lbs
19 Alpha Circuit I Llc. 20.6K lbs
20 Clarke Mosquito Control Products Inc 12.5K lbs
21 Anchor Brake Shoe Co 11.1K lbs
22 Simpson Strong-Tie Co Inc. 10.2K lbs
23 Mexicali Hard Chrome Corp 6.2K lbs
24 Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Inc. - Addison 6.1K lbs
25 Nanophase Technologies Corp 5.0K lbs
26 Alu-Bra Foundry Inc 4.7K lbs
27 Dober Chemical Corp (woodridge) 4.5K lbs
28 Tec Aurora LLC 4.5K lbs
29 Davies Molding LLC 3.7K lbs
30 Electri-Flex Co 3.0K lbs
31 Galaxy Circuits 2.7K lbs
32 Fic America 2.2K lbs
33 Fic America 2.1K lbs
34 Arrow Gear 1.5K lbs
35 Electri-Flex 1.1K lbs
36 Fxi Inc. - West Chicago 1.1K lbs
37 Aurora Circuits Inc 1.0K lbs
38 Entegris Inc. 980 lbs
39 Rogers Corp - Carol Stream 917 lbs
40 Webster-Hoff Corp 807 lbs
41 Delta Circuits Inc. 763 lbs
42 Clariant 683 lbs
43 Mega Circuit Inc 664 lbs
44 Meaden Screw Products Co 415 lbs
45 Core Pipe Products Aka Gerlin Inc. 372 lbs
46 Alpha Coating Technologies LLC 331 lbs
47 The Morey Corp 306 lbs
48 Lovejoy Inc 232 lbs
49 Flavorchem Corp 224 lbs
50 Qualitek International Inc 180 lbs

Superfund Sites (6)

Site Name Status HRS Score
DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest Deleted NPL Site 35.57
Kerr-McGee (Kress Creek/West Branch of DuPage River) NPL Site 39.05
Kerr-McGee (Reed-Keppler Park) Deleted NPL Site 39.51
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) NPL Site 38.15
Kerr-McGee (Sewage Treatment Plant) Deleted NPL Site 35.20
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. NPL Site 42.33

Cities in Dupage (31)

West Chicago
18 facilities · 2 water
Carol Stream
12 facilities · 1 water
Addison
11 facilities · 1 water
Downers Grove
5 facilities · 1 water
Roselle
5 facilities · 1 water
Woodridge
5 facilities · 1 water
Bensenville
4 facilities · 1 water
Glendale Heights
4 facilities · 1 water
Itasca
4 facilities · 1 water
Wood Dale
4 facilities · 1 water
Elmhurst
3 facilities · 3 water
Bloomingdale
2 facilities · 1 water
Burr Ridge
2 facilities · 1 water
Hanover Park
2 facilities · 1 water
Naperville
2 facilities · 1 water
Lombard
1 facilities · 2 water
Westmont
1 facilities · 2 water
Lisle
1 facilities · 1 water
Darien
0 facilities · 7 water
Oak Brook
0 facilities · 7 water
Wheaton
0 facilities · 4 water
Hinsdale
0 facilities · 2 water
Oakbrook Terrace
0 facilities · 2 water
Clarendon Hills
0 facilities · 1 water
Glen Ellyn
0 facilities · 1 water
Villa Park
0 facilities · 1 water
Warrenville
0 facilities · 1 water
Willowbrook
0 facilities · 1 water
Winfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Dupage County
0 facilities · 0 water
Dupage County, West Chicago
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Dupage, Illinois?
Dupage, IL has an environmental risk score of 95/100 (High Risk), based on 50 TRI facilities, 6 Superfund sites, and 50 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Dupage?
Yes, Dupage, IL has 6 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 Dupage?
Dupage, IL has 50 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.8M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Dupage?
In 2024, Dupage, IL recorded a median AQI of 45 and a peak AQI of 97. 63% 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 Dupage?
Dupage, IL has 50 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Dupage?
Environmental compliance in Dupage, Illinois is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Illinois 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