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Eagle, CO

Low Risk (22/100)

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 Eagle in Colorado · Population: 55,374

TRI sites such as American Gypsum Wallboard Plant - Eagle; SDWIS systems such as EAGLE TOWN OF; BASALT TOWN OF; MINTURN TOWN OF; NPL sites such as Eagle Mine anchor Eagle, CO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 22/100 (Low 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 Eagle include EAGLE TOWN OF; MINTURN TOWN OF; RED CLIFF TOWN OF, while American Gypsum Wallboard Plant - Eagle leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 22/100 (Low 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 Eagle -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
55,374
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
3 lbs

Water Systems (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EAGLE TOWN OF 7,511 2
BASALT TOWN OF 2,357 0
MINTURN TOWN OF 1,200 1
TWO RIVERS VILLAGE 896 0
RED CLIFF TOWN OF 469 3
LAKE CREEK MEADOWS MD 407 0
ASPEN VILLAGE MD 300 6
RED SKY RANCH 291 12
BELLYACHE RIDGE MD 257 0
ASPEN MESA ESTATES 225 0
BUTTERMILK MD 200 1
SWANS NEST MD 200 0
RUEDI SHORES MD 165 0
GREEN ACRES MHP 130 2
RED TABLE ACRES HOA 90 0
RIVERS BEND CONDO ASSOC 32 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 American Gypsum Wallboard Plant - Eagle 3 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Eagle Mine NPL Site 47.19

Cities in Eagle (8)

Gypsum
1 facilities · 1 water
Basalt
0 facilities · 6 water
Edwards
0 facilities · 5 water
Eagle
0 facilities · 2 water
Minturn
0 facilities · 1 water
Red Cliff
0 facilities · 1 water
Wolcott
0 facilities · 1 water
Minturn, Redcliff
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Eagle, Colorado? ▼
Eagle, CO has an environmental risk score of 22/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Eagle? ▼
Yes, Eagle, CO 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 Eagle? ▼
Eagle, CO has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Eagle? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Eagle, CO. 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 Eagle? ▼
Eagle, CO has 16 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 Eagle? ▼
Environmental compliance in Eagle, Colorado is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Colorado 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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