Iron, MO

Moderate Risk (41/100)

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 Iron in Missouri · Population: 9,482

TRI sites such as Buick Mine/mill; Buick Resource Recycling Facility LLC; Specialty Granules LLC; SDWIS systems such as PILOT KNOB PWS; ARCADIA PWS; ANNAPOLIS PWS; NPL sites such as Annapolis Lead Mine anchor Iron, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 41/100 (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 Iron include ARCADIA PWS; ANNAPOLIS PWS, while Buick Mine/mill leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 41/100 (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 Iron -- 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 Iron, MO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-64.4%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+0.3%

12.8 million lb → 12.9 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Iron, MO's off-site transfers fell from 2.0 million lb in 2022 to 709.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Iron, MO's water releases fell from 1.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 997 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Iron, MO's chemicals reported fell from 16 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Iron, MO's land releases rose from 10.8 million lb in 2022 to 12.1 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
9,482
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
74.7M lbs

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PILOT KNOB PWS 746 0
ARCADIA PWS 607 2
ANNAPOLIS PWS 300 7
KILLARNEY SHORES SUBD 203 0
LAKE HANNA ASSN 120 0
BAPTIST HOME 110 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Buick Mine/mill 48.2M lbs
2 Buick Resource Recycling Facility LLC 26.6M lbs
3 Specialty Granules LLC 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Annapolis Lead Mine Deleted NPL Site 56.67

Cities in Iron (4)

Annapolis
1 facilities · 1 water
Ironton
0 facilities · 3 water
Arcadia
0 facilities · 1 water
Pilot Knob
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Iron, Missouri?
Iron, MO has an environmental risk score of 41/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Iron?
Yes, Iron, MO has 1 Superfund site 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 Iron?
Iron, MO has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 74.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Iron?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Iron, MO. 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 Iron?
Iron, MO has 6 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 Iron?
Environmental compliance in Iron, Missouri is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Missouri 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