Huron, MI

Moderate Risk (37/100)

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 Huron in Michigan · Population: 31,258

TRI sites such as Corteva Agriscience LLC - Harbor Beach Operations; Blue Diamond Steel Casting,inc.; Huron Casting Inc; SDWIS systems such as NORTH MUSKEGON; BAD AXE; CASEVILLE TOWNSHIP anchor Huron, MI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 37/100 (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 Huron include HARBOR BEACH, CITY OF; CASEVILLE, CITY OF, while Corteva Agriscience LLC - Harbor Beach Operations leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 38 / peak 119 in 2024.

Burden score 37/100 (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 Huron -- 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 Huron, MI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+0.5%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+0.5%

1.3 million lb → 1.3 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Huron, MI's total reported releases rose from 1.3 million lb in 2022 to 1.3 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Huron, MI's water releases rose from 1.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 4.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Huron, MI's land releases fell from 32.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Huron, MI's chemicals reported rose from 17 in 2022 to 18 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
31,258
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
5.1M 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 216 (88%) 28 1 119
2023 209 (87%) 27 4 133
2022 227 (93%) 15 1 122
2021 221 (90%) 23 2 101
2020 246 (92%) 13 7 150
2024 Good Air Quality: 88% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
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 Michigan, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NORTH MUSKEGON 3,786 0
BAD AXE 3,129 0
CASEVILLE TOWNSHIP 2,005 0
SEBEWAING LIGHT & WATER 1,721 0
HARBOR BEACH, CITY OF 1,604 4
PIGEON, VILLAGE OF 1,208 0
PORT HOPE-GORE-RUBICON U. A. 1,058 0
PORT AUSTIN AREA SEWER & WATER 1,004 0
ELKTON, VILLAGE OF 808 0
CASEVILLE, CITY OF 777 3
SAND BEACH TOWNSHIP 525 0
HURON TOWNSHIP (HURON COUNTY) 437 0
OWENDALE, VILLAGE OF 241 0
POINTE AUX BARQUES TOWNSHIP 178 0
HURON DUNES SUBDIVISION 175 0
HURON REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY 0 0

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Corteva Agriscience LLC - Harbor Beach Operations 2.3M lbs
2 Blue Diamond Steel Casting,inc. 1.5M lbs
3 Huron Casting Inc 1.1M lbs
4 Valley Enterprises Inc. 141.6K lbs
5 Michigan Sugar Co - Sebewaing Factory 70.0K lbs
6 Sensient Flavors LLC 10.7K lbs
7 Tower Automotive Operations USA I LLC 1.6K lbs
8 Thumb Tool & Engineering 0 lbs

Cities in Huron (10)

Harbor Beach
2 facilities · 2 water
Pigeon
2 facilities · 1 water
Bad Axe
1 facilities · 2 water
Elkton
1 facilities · 1 water
Sebewaing
1 facilities · 1 water
Ubly
1 facilities · 1 water
Port Austin
0 facilities · 3 water
Caseville
0 facilities · 2 water
Port Hope
0 facilities · 2 water
Owendale
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Huron, Michigan?
Huron, MI has an environmental risk score of 37/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Huron?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Huron, MI in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Huron?
Huron, MI has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 5.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Huron?
In 2024, Huron, MI recorded a median AQI of 38 and a peak AQI of 119. 88% 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 Huron?
Huron, MI has 16 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Huron?
Environmental compliance in Huron, Michigan is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Michigan 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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