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Hall, NE

Moderate Risk (58/100)

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 Hall in Nebraska · Population: 62,431

TRI sites such as Swift Beef Co; Platte Generating Station; Green Plains Wood River LLC; SDWIS systems such as GRAND ISLAND, CITY OF; WOOD RIVER, CITY OF; DONIPHAN, VILLAGE OF; NPL sites such as Cleburn Street Well; Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant; Parkview Well anchor Hall, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 58/100 (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 Hall include GRAND ISLAND, CITY OF; WOOD RIVER, CITY OF; DONIPHAN, VILLAGE OF, while Swift Beef Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 32 / peak 80 in 2024.

Burden score 58/100 (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 Hall -- 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 Hall, NE: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+27.1%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+27.1%

308.3 thousand lb → 391.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Hall, NE's total reported releases rose from 308.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 391.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hall, NE's land releases fell from 15.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hall, NE's off-site transfers rose from 199.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 271.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hall, NE's air releases rose from 93.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 117.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
62,431
TRI Facilities
13
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
1.6M 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 248 (77%) 75 0 80
2023 251 (73%) 88 0 190
2022 301 (86%) 49 0 84
2021 268 (75%) 87 2 134
2020 296 (88%) 42 0 87
2024 Good Air Quality: 77% of days
Median AQI: 32

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 Nebraska, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
GRAND ISLAND, CITY OF 51,478 3
WOOD RIVER, CITY OF 1,204 2
DONIPHAN, VILLAGE OF 829 3
CAIRO, VILLAGE OF 785 3
ALDA, VILLAGE OF 652 3

TRI Facilities (13)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Swift Beef Co 1.3M lbs
2 Platte Generating Station 159.2K lbs
3 Green Plains Wood River LLC 124.2K lbs
4 Hornady Manufacturing Co 13.0K lbs
5 Chief Industries Inc - Buildings Div 160 lbs
6 Chief Industries - Fabrication Div 86 lbs
7 Hornady Manufacturing 1 lbs
8 Gerhold Concrete Co Grand Island Plant 0 lbs
9 Cnh Industrial America LLC 0 lbs
10 Chief Industries Agri Divison Grand Island 0 lbs
11 Filter Specialists Inc 0 lbs
12 Standard Iron Inc. 0 lbs
13 Platte Valley Energetics LLC 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Cleburn Street Well NPL Site 50.00
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant NPL Site 51.13
Parkview Well NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Hall (6)

Grand Island
10 facilities · 1 water
Alda
2 facilities · 1 water
Wood River
1 facilities · 1 water
Cairo
0 facilities · 1 water
Doniphan
0 facilities · 1 water
Hall County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Hall, Nebraska? ▼
Hall, NE has an environmental risk score of 58/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 13 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Hall? ▼
Yes, Hall, NE has 3 Superfund sites 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 Hall? ▼
Hall, NE has 13 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Hall? ▼
In 2024, Hall, NE recorded a median AQI of 32 and a peak AQI of 80. 77% 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 Hall? ▼
Hall, NE has 5 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Hall? ▼
Environmental compliance in Hall, Nebraska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Nebraska 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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