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Hutchinson, TX

Moderate Risk (53/100)

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 Hutchinson in Texas · Population: 20,413

TRI sites such as Nutrien US LLC; Solvay Specialty Polymers USA; Philllips 66 Co Borger Refinery; SDWIS systems such as BORGER MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM; TCW SUPPLY; CITY OF STINNETT anchor Hutchinson, TX's EPA extract. Derived burden score 53/100 (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 Hutchinson include TCW SUPPLY; SKELLYTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM; SANFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM, while Nutrien US LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 53/100 (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 Hutchinson -- 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 Hutchinson, TX: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-40.0%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-40.0%

5.2 million lb → 3.1 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Hutchinson, TX's total reported releases fell from 5.2 million lb in 2022 to 3.1 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hutchinson, TX's off-site transfers rose from 331 lb in 2022 to 1.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hutchinson, TX's land releases fell from 3.7 million lb in 2022 to 2.0 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Hutchinson, TX's air releases fell from 1.3 million lb in 2022 to 983.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
20,413
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
8
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
22.2M lbs

Water Systems (8)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BORGER MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 12,419 0
TCW SUPPLY 2,220 1
CITY OF STINNETT 1,599 0
SKELLYTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 394 1
SANFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 120 6
MORSE WSC 100 1
GRACED LAND EAST 66 0
CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY 0 1

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nutrien US LLC 11.6M lbs
2 Solvay Specialty Polymers USA 6.5M lbs
3 Philllips 66 Co Borger Refinery 2.7M lbs
4 Borger Carbon Black Plant 705.6K lbs
5 Orion Engineered Carbons Borger Plant 425.2K lbs
6 Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP Borger Plant 303.1K lbs
7 Univar Solution USA Inc Borger 26.8K lbs
8 Johnson Tank Farm 2.6K lbs
9 Brenntag Southwest Inc Borger 677 lbs
10 Rock Creek Gas Plant 661 lbs

Cities in Hutchinson (5)

Borger
10 facilities · 3 water
Sanford
0 facilities · 2 water
Morse
0 facilities · 1 water
Skellytown
0 facilities · 1 water
Stinnett
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Hutchinson, Texas? ▼
Hutchinson, TX has an environmental risk score of 53/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 8 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Hutchinson? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Hutchinson, TX in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Hutchinson? ▼
Hutchinson, TX has 10 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 22.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Hutchinson? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Hutchinson, TX. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Hutchinson? ▼
Hutchinson, TX has 8 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 Hutchinson? ▼
Environmental compliance in Hutchinson, Texas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Texas 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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