Hill, MT

Low Risk (12/100)

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 Hill in Montana · Population: 16,260

SDWIS systems such as HAVRE CITY OF; ROCKY BOY'S RURAL WATER; HILL COUNTY WATER DISTRICTS anchor Hill, MT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 12/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Hill in this extract; water coverage still lists HAVRE CITY OF; ROCKY BOY'S RURAL WATER; HILL COUNTY WATER DISTRICTS. AQS monitors logged median AQI 15 / peak 123 in 2024.

Burden score 12/100 (Low 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 Hill -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
16,260
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Air Quality History (2023–2024)

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 314 (93%) 23 2 123
2023 170 (79%) 38 2 215
2024 Good Air Quality: 93% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 15

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 (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HAVRE CITY OF 9,921 10
ROCKY BOY'S RURAL WATER 2,000 1
HILL COUNTY WATER DISTRICTS 1,720 0
ROCKY BOY AGENCY WATER SYSTEM 1,442 1
CHINOOK CITY OF 1,300 11
EAGLEMAN COMMUNITY WATER 400 0
EAST END COLONY INC 100 0
NORTH HAVRE COUNTY WATER DIST 90 0
HIDDEN VALLEY COLONY 80 0
HILLDALE COLONY 79 0
COOL SPRING COLONY 75 0
HARTLAND COLONY 73 0
GILDFORD COLONY 70 0

Cities in Hill (6)

Havre
0 facilities · 5 water
Box Elder
0 facilities · 3 water
Chinook
0 facilities · 2 water
Gildford
0 facilities · 2 water
Hingham
0 facilities · 1 water
Rudyard
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Hill, Montana?
Hill, MT has an environmental risk score of 12/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Hill?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Hill, MT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Hill?
Hill, MT has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Hill?
In 2024, Hill, MT recorded a median AQI of 15 and a peak AQI of 123. 93% 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 Hill?
Hill, MT has 13 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 Hill?
Environmental compliance in Hill, 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