Eureka, NV

Moderate Risk (39/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Eureka in Nevada · Population: 1,660

TRI sites such as Nevada Gold Mines LLC - Carlin South Area; Gold Bar Mine; Nevada Gold Energy LLC; SDWIS systems such as CARLIN UTILITIES; EUREKA WATER ASSOCIATION; CRESCENT VALLEY WATER SYSTEM anchor Eureka, NV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (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 Eureka include EUREKA WATER ASSOCIATION, while Nevada Gold Mines LLC - Carlin South Area leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 39/100 (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 Eureka -- 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 Eureka, NV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-7.4%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-7.4%

43.7 million lb → 40.4 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Eureka, NV's total reported releases fell from 43.7 million lb in 2022 to 40.4 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Eureka, NV's off-site transfers rose from 17.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 28.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Eureka, NV's air releases rose from 51.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 64.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Eureka, NV's land releases fell from 43.6 million lb in 2022 to 40.3 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
1,660
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
217.7M lbs

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CARLIN UTILITIES 2,500 0
EUREKA WATER ASSOCIATION 450 1
CRESCENT VALLEY WATER SYSTEM 340 0
DEVILS GATE WATER SYSTEM GID 2 132 0
DEVILS GATE GID DISTRICT 1 65 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nevada Gold Mines LLC - Carlin South Area 216.7M lbs
2 Gold Bar Mine 696.5K lbs
3 Nevada Gold Energy LLC 248.1K lbs
4 Nevada Gold Mines- Emigrant Mine 56.2K lbs
5 Ruby Hill Mining Co LLC 3.2K lbs

Cities in Eureka (2)

Eureka
2 facilities · 4 water
Beowawe
1 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Eureka, Nevada?
Eureka, NV has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Eureka?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Eureka, NV in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Eureka?
Eureka, NV has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 217.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Eureka?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Eureka, NV. 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 Eureka?
Eureka, NV has 5 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Eureka?
Environmental compliance in Eureka, Nevada is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Nevada 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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