Grand, CO

Moderate Risk (36/100)

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 Grand in Colorado · Population: 15,794

TRI sites such as Climax Molybdenum Co Henderson Mill; Kilgore DBA Peak Mat - Fraser Plants; SDWIS systems such as WINTER PARK WSD; GRAND COUNTY WATER NO 1; WINTER PARK RANCH WSD anchor Grand, CO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 36/100 (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 Grand include GRAND COUNTY WATER NO 1; KREMMLING TOWN OF; SODA SPRINGS WA, while Climax Molybdenum Co Henderson Mill leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 45 / peak 93 in 2024.

Burden score 36/100 (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 Grand -- 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 Grand, CO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+61.7%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+61.7%

869.8 thousand lb → 1.4 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Grand, CO's total reported releases rose from 869.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.4 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Grand, CO's off-site transfers fell from 1.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Grand, CO's air releases fell from 1.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 336 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Grand, CO's land releases rose from 867.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.4 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
15,794
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
21
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
5.2M 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 133 (83%) 28 0 93
2023 131 (83%) 27 0 77
2022 136 (78%) 38 0 80
2021 13 (62%) 7 1 119
2020 134 (77%) 39 2 112
2024 Good Air Quality: 83% 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 Colorado, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (21)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WINTER PARK WSD 6,635 0
GRAND COUNTY WATER NO 1 5,400 8
WINTER PARK RANCH WSD 3,250 0
GRANBY TOWN OF SOUTH SERVICE AREA 2,300 0
FRASER TOWN OF 2,150 0
GRAND LAKE TOWN OF 2,035 0
GRANBY TOWN OF NORTH SERVICE AREA 2,025 0
KREMMLING TOWN OF 1,859 5
HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS TOWN OF 687 0
YMCA SNOW MTN RANCH 578 0
TABERNASH MEADOWS WSD 564 0
COLUMBINE LAKE WSD 428 0
BLUE VALLEY MD 410 0
NORTH SHORE WSD 378 0
SODA SPRINGS WA 280 2
LAKE FOREST MUTUAL WC 250 0
RIVER RANCH VILLAGE MHP LLC 140 0
MORAINE PARK WS 100 1
OLYMPIC VILLAGE 75 0
LAKESHORE MOBILE HOME PARK 58 0
GRANBY TOWN OF WEST SERVICE AREA 0 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Climax Molybdenum Co Henderson Mill 5.2M lbs
2 Kilgore DBA Peak Mat - Fraser Plants 15 lbs

Cities in Grand (8)

Fraser
1 facilities · 3 water
Parshall
1 facilities · 0 water
Granby
0 facilities · 5 water
Grand Lake
0 facilities · 5 water
Kremmling
0 facilities · 3 water
Winter Park
0 facilities · 3 water
Hot Sulphur Springs
0 facilities · 1 water
Tabernash
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Grand, Colorado?
Grand, CO has an environmental risk score of 36/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 21 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Grand?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Grand, CO in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Grand?
Grand, CO has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 5.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Grand?
In 2024, Grand, CO recorded a median AQI of 45 and a peak AQI of 93. 83% 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 Grand?
Grand, CO has 21 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 Grand?
Environmental compliance in Grand, 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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