Idaho, ID

Moderate Risk (32/100)

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 Idaho in Idaho · Population: 17,120

TRI sites such as Idaho Forest Group Grangeville Facility; SDWIS systems such as GRANGEVILLE WATER DEPT; KAMIAH CITY OF; COTTONWOOD WATER DEPT anchor Idaho, ID's EPA extract. Derived burden score 32/100 (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 Idaho include COTTONWOOD WATER DEPT; PINE RIDGE WATER AND SEWER DIST; ELK CITY WATER AND SEWER ASSN, while Idaho Forest Group Grangeville Facility leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 217 in 2024.

Burden score 32/100 (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 Idaho -- 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 Idaho, ID: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-13.9%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-13.9%

32.1 thousand lb → 27.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Idaho, ID's total reported releases fell from 32.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 27.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Idaho, ID's land releases fell from 61 lb in 2022 to 19 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Idaho, ID's air releases fell from 32.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 27.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
17,120
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
19
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
203.7K 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 237 (65%) 121 5 217
2023 233 (64%) 132 0 98
2022 242 (66%) 113 4 263
2021 237 (65%) 112 9 188
2020 244 (67%) 113 3 209
2024 Good Air Quality: 65% of days
Unhealthy days: 8
Median AQI: 42

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 Idaho, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (19)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
GRANGEVILLE WATER DEPT 3,151 0
KAMIAH CITY OF 1,495 0
COTTONWOOD WATER DEPT 977 2
KOOSKIA WATER DEPT 607 0
RIGGINS CITY OF 434 0
IDOC NORTH IDAHO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE 425 0
PINE RIDGE WATER AND SEWER DIST 390 1
ELK CITY WATER AND SEWER ASSN 320 114
STITES CITY OF 253 1
KAMIAH VALLEY COMPANY LLC 250 0
MONASTERY OF ST GERTRUDES 200 0
FERDINAND CITY OF 133 7
WHITE BIRD CITY OF 125 0
RAPID RIVER WATER & SEWER DIST 120 2
COUNTRY COURT COMMUNITY 89 20
CLEARWATER WATER DIST 80 69
VALLEY VIEW WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 70 2
LAWYERS CREEK WATER DIST 50 0
VILLAGE 21 WATER DIST 25 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Idaho Forest Group Grangeville Facility 203.7K lbs

Cities in Idaho (9)

Grangeville
1 facilities · 2 water
Cottonwood
0 facilities · 3 water
Riggins
0 facilities · 2 water
Clearwater
0 facilities · 1 water
Elk City
0 facilities · 1 water
Ferdinand
0 facilities · 1 water
Kooskia
0 facilities · 1 water
Stites
0 facilities · 1 water
White Bird
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Idaho, Idaho?
Idaho, ID has an environmental risk score of 32/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 19 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Idaho?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Idaho, ID in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Idaho?
Idaho, ID has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 203.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Idaho?
In 2024, Idaho, ID recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 217. 65% 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 Idaho?
Idaho, ID has 19 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 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 Idaho?
Environmental compliance in Idaho, Idaho is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Idaho 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