Goodhue, MN

Moderate Risk (31/100)

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 Goodhue in Minnesota · Population: 47,844

TRI sites such as 409 - Redwing Oilseeds Plant; S B Foot Tanning Co; Red Wing Shoe Plant 2; SDWIS systems such as Red Wing; PRAIRIE ISLAND; Cannon Falls anchor Goodhue, MN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 31/100 (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 Goodhue include Dennison, while 409 - Redwing Oilseeds Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 38 / peak 67 in 2024.

Burden score 31/100 (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 Goodhue -- 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 Goodhue, MN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-28.9%

15 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-28.9%

391.0 thousand lb → 278.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Goodhue, MN's total reported releases fell from 391.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 278.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Goodhue, MN's land releases rose from 103 lb in 2022 to 141 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Goodhue, MN's air releases fell from 350.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 224.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Goodhue, MN's off-site transfers rose from 40.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 53.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
47,844
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.1M 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 232 (94%) 16 0 67
2023 198 (83%) 35 5 133
2022 210 (95%) 10 0 71
2021 193 (89%) 23 0 90
2020 201 (96%) 9 0 87
2024 Good Air Quality: 94% of days
Median AQI: 38

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 Minnesota, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
Red Wing 16,459 0
PRAIRIE ISLAND 6,699 0
Cannon Falls 4,237 0
Pine Island 3,324 0
Zumbrota 3,172 0
Kenyon 1,817 0
Goodhue 1,200 0
Wanamingo 1,113 0
Dennison 220 5
MN Correctional Facility - Red Wing 170 0
Bellechester 169 0
Oak Lane Mobile Home Park 100 0

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 409 - Redwing Oilseeds Plant 299.7K lbs
2 S B Foot Tanning Co 284.4K lbs
3 Red Wing Shoe Plant 2 276.3K lbs
4 Dairiconcepts L.P. 172.2K lbs
5 Henkel US Operations Corp 42.6K lbs
6 Cannon Equipment Midwest 40.6K lbs
7 Usg Interiors LLC 12.3K lbs
8 Land O Lakes - Pine Island 3.4K lbs
9 Lincoln Industries of Minnesota Inc. 110 lbs
10 Hancock Concrete Products LLC 99 lbs
11 Plymold (615 Kenyon) 78 lbs
12 Gemini - Cannon Falls 19 lbs
13 Ccm - Red Wing 5 lbs
14 Dover Engineered Products Segment Inc. 1 lbs
15 Rec - Cannon Falls 0 lbs

Cities in Goodhue (10)

Red Wing
6 facilities · 2 water
Cannon Falls
5 facilities · 2 water
Pine Island
2 facilities · 1 water
Kenyon
1 facilities · 1 water
Zumbrota
1 facilities · 1 water
Bellechester
0 facilities · 1 water
Dennison
0 facilities · 1 water
Goodhue
0 facilities · 1 water
Wanamingo
0 facilities · 1 water
Welch
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Goodhue, Minnesota?
Goodhue, MN has an environmental risk score of 31/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Goodhue?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Goodhue, MN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Goodhue?
Goodhue, MN has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Goodhue?
In 2024, Goodhue, MN recorded a median AQI of 38 and a peak AQI of 67. 94% 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 Goodhue?
Goodhue, MN has 12 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 Goodhue?
Environmental compliance in Goodhue, Minnesota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Minnesota 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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