Gallatin, MT

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.

Environmental data for Gallatin in Montana · Population: 122,194

TRI sites such as Gcc-Three Forks LLC; Darigold-Bozeman; Jtl Group Belgrade DBA Knife River - Belgrade; SDWIS systems such as BOZEMAN CITY OF; BELGRADE CITY OF; WEST YELLOWSTONE TOWN OF; NPL sites such as Idaho Pole Co. anchor Gallatin, MT'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 Gallatin include BELGRADE CITY OF; WEST YELLOWSTONE TOWN OF; THREE FORKS CITY OF, while Gcc-Three Forks LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 18 / peak 84 in 2024.

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 Gallatin -- 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 Gallatin, MT: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-0.9%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-0.9%

46.1 thousand lb → 45.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Gallatin, MT's total reported releases fell from 46.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 45.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gallatin, MT's off-site transfers fell from 4.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gallatin, MT's land releases fell from 15.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 14.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Gallatin, MT's air releases rose from 27.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 27.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
122,194
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
50
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
226.5K 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 329 (90%) 36 0 84
2023 331 (91%) 34 0 98
2022 290 (79%) 71 4 148
2021 243 (67%) 107 14 158
2020 290 (79%) 65 9 162
2024 Good Air Quality: 90% of days
Median AQI: 18

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 Montana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (50)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BOZEMAN CITY OF 56,000 0
BELGRADE CITY OF 10,460 1
WEST YELLOWSTONE TOWN OF 9,899 2
NORTH STAR ZOOT WATER 4,323 0
RIVER ROCK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST 4,200 0
RAE WATER AND SEWER DIST 313 2,325 0
THREE FORKS CITY OF 1,900 1
MANHATTAN TOWN OF 1,800 0
VALLEY GROVE SUBDIVISION 825 0
LANDMARK SUBDIVISION 750 0
ELK GROVE WATER 672 0
GENESIS BUSINESS PARK 670 0
BAXTER CREEK NO 2 HOA 450 3
WYLIE CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION 400 0
MT MOONLIGHT BASIN 355 0
FIRELIGHT MEADOWS LLC 350 0
LEXLEY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 250 0
HEBGEN LAKE ESTATES CO WATER SEWER DISTR 230 0
SPIRIT HILLS SUBDIVISION 230 0
STAR MOBILE HOME PARK 190 0
CHURCHILL NORTH SUBDIVISION 155 0
SPRINGVALE SUBDIVISION 150 0
AVALON SUBDIVISION 135 0
MT ELLIS ACADEMY 106 6
MANHATTAN CAMPER COURT 105 0
GALLATIN VILLAGE MOB HM PARK 100 0
RIDERS TRAILER COURT 100 0
GODFREY CANYON ESTATES 100 2
SETTLEMENT THE 100 0
COUNTRY HAVEN ESTATES WHISPERING PINES 100 0
STANS GARDEN 100 0
MYSTIC HEIGHTS HOA BOZEMAN 96 0
SPRINGHILL PARK SUBDIVISION 90 0
YELLOWSTONE HOLIDAY WTR AND SEW DISTRICT 85 0
CHURCHILL RETIREMENT HOME 80 0
BRIDGER BASE WATER SYSTEM 75 0
PONDEROSA MB HOME SUBD 70 0
THOMSON MOBILE HOME PARK 65 0
POTTS TRAILER COURT BELGRADE 50 0
BELGRADE TRAILER COURT 50 0
COONEY ENTERPRISES 50 0
ANTLER RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 50 0
GRAVEL HOLLOW LLC 50 0
FRANKLIN HILLS SUBDIVISION 50 0
FOREST CREEK SUBD 45 0
ROCKY CREEK TR COURT 35 0
BMP LINCOLN RENTALS LLC 31 0
HARDIN SUBDIVISION 28 0
DYKSTERHOUSE WELL USERS ASSOC 28 0
FISHERMANS VILLAGE SUBDIVISION 25 10

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Gcc-Three Forks LLC 210.7K lbs
2 Darigold-Bozeman 14.3K lbs
3 Jtl Group Belgrade DBA Knife River - Belgrade 1.6K lbs
4 Johns Manville-Belgrade Plant 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Idaho Pole Co. NPL Site 38.29

Cities in Gallatin (7)

Belgrade
2 facilities · 12 water
Bozeman
1 facilities · 28 water
Three Forks
1 facilities · 1 water
Manhattan
0 facilities · 7 water
West Yellowstone
0 facilities · 4 water
Gallatin Gateway
0 facilities · 2 water
Manhattan Mt
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Gallatin, Montana?
Gallatin, MT has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 50 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Gallatin?
Yes, Gallatin, MT 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 Gallatin?
Gallatin, MT has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 226.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Gallatin?
In 2024, Gallatin, MT recorded a median AQI of 18 and a peak AQI of 84. 90% 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 Gallatin?
Gallatin, MT has 50 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 Gallatin?
Environmental compliance in Gallatin, Montana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Montana 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