Jasper, MO

High Risk (61/100)

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 Jasper in Missouri · Population: 123,532

TRI sites such as Owens Corning Insulating Systems LLC; Able Manufacturing & Assembly LLC; Precision / Master Made Paints; SDWIS systems such as MO AMERICAN JOPLIN; MO AMERICAN WARRENSBURG; CARTHAGE PWS; NPL sites such as Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt anchor Jasper, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 61/100 (High 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 Jasper include CARTERVILLE PWS; MO AMERICAN GARDEN CITY; SARCOXIE PWS, while Owens Corning Insulating Systems LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 99 in 2024.

Burden score 61/100 (High 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 Jasper -- 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 Jasper, MO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-34.5%

23 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-32.9%

751.4 thousand lb → 504.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 2 facilities filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Jasper, MO's total reported releases fell from 751.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 492.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jasper, MO's land releases fell from 24 lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jasper, MO's air releases fell from 573.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 366.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jasper, MO's off-site transfers fell from 177.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 125.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
123,532
TRI Facilities
30
Water Systems
41
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
2.7M 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 289 (81%) 70 0 99
2023 288 (79%) 73 4 119
2022 283 (78%) 79 1 108
2021 298 (83%) 62 0 93
2020 320 (87%) 46 0 82
2024 Good Air Quality: 81% of days
Median AQI: 41

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 Missouri, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (41)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MO AMERICAN JOPLIN 73,728 0
MO AMERICAN WARRENSBURG 18,500 0
CARTHAGE PWS 14,600 0
WEBB CITY PWS 13,404 0
MO AMERICAN TRI STATE 8,680 0
CARL JUNCTION PWS 8,142 0
JASPER COUNTY PWSD 1 5,500 0
JASPER COUNTY PWSD 2 3,383 0
ORONOGO PWS 2,719 0
MO AMERICAN STONEBRIDGE VILLAGE 2,100 0
CARTERVILLE PWS 1,982 1
JASPER COUNTY PWSD 3 1,900 0
MO AMERICAN GARDEN CITY 1,590 55
SARCOXIE PWS 1,539 2
DUENWEG PWS 1,469 0
MO AMERICAN EMERALD POINTE SUBD 1,275 0
MO AMERICAN MAPLEWOOD SUBDIVISION 1,008 1
SOUTHWEST CITY PWS 976 2
JASPER PWS 932 0
MO AMERICAN RIVERSIDE ESTATES 742 0
MO AMERICAN OZARK MTN WATER COMPANY 2 583 0
MO AMERICAN SMITHTON 563 0
ALBA PWS 555 8
MO AMERICAN WHITEBRANCH SUBD 450 0
MO AMERICAN SADDLEBROOKE VILLAGE OF 440 0
MO AMERICAN PURCELL 432 2
MO AMERICAN OZARK MTN WATER COMPANY 1 350 0
MO AMERICAN EAST WARRENSBURG 335 0
MO AMERICAN WOODLAND MANOR 332 0
MO AMERICAN LAKE TANEYCOMO ACRES SUBD 280 0
MO AMERICAN RANKIN ACRES SUBD 215 0
ASBURY PWS 207 1
MO AMERICAN MONSEES LAKE ESTATES 155 0
MO AMERICAN SPOKANE HIGHLANDS 150 0
TIMBERLOST MHP 150 5
MO AMERICAN POM O SA HEIGHTS SUBD 119 4
MO AMERICAN OZARK MTN WATER COMPANY 3 105 0
MO AMERICAN LAKEWOOD MANOR SUBD 50 0
MO AMERICAN GOLDEN ACRES 50 0
MO AMERICAN TABLE ROCK ESTATES SUBD 50 0
MALFUNCTION JUNCTION 37 0

TRI Facilities (30)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Owens Corning Insulating Systems LLC 1.5M lbs
2 Able Manufacturing & Assembly LLC 358.6K lbs
3 Precision / Master Made Paints 350.0K lbs
4 Leggett & Platt Inc 137.6K lbs
5 Empire District Electric Co Asbury Generating Station 87.8K lbs
6 Ebv Explosives Environmental Co 64.2K lbs
7 Dyno Nobel Inc - Carthage Plant 46.6K lbs
8 Jasper Products 32.5K lbs
9 Schreiber Foods Inc. - Fairview Plant 21.5K lbs
10 Eaglepicher Technologies LLC 21.2K lbs
11 General Mills 15.1K lbs
12 Stern Williams 11.9K lbs
13 Tamko Building Products LLC 10.9K lbs
14 Thermal Engineering International 9.4K lbs
15 Ajinomoto Foods N.a. 3.0K lbs
16 Lozier Corp 3.0K lbs
17 Leggett & Platt 1.8K lbs
18 Modine Manufacturing Co 369 lbs
19 Joplin Concrete Co 16 lbs
20 Blevins Asphalt Construction Co Inc 0 lbs
21 Ducommun Labarge Technologies,inc. 0 lbs
22 Amcor Packaging Inc. 0 lbs
23 Pcs Phosphate Joplin 0 lbs
24 Adm Milling Co Carthage Flour Mill 0 lbs
25 Ajinomoto Foods N.a. 0 lbs
26 Cardinal Scale Manufacturing 0 lbs
27 Joplin Mo Stockpile 0 lbs
28 Butterball LLC - Carthage Processing Plant 0 lbs
29 Schreiber Foods Inc 0 lbs
30 Olin Winchester LLC 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt NPL Site 46.20

Cities in Jasper (12)

Joplin
19 facilities · 31 water
Carthage
10 facilities · 2 water
Webb City
1 facilities · 2 water
Asbury
1 facilities · 1 water
Carterville
1 facilities · 1 water
Carl Junction
0 facilities · 2 water
Alba
0 facilities · 1 water
Duenweg
0 facilities · 1 water
Jasper
0 facilities · 1 water
Orongo
0 facilities · 1 water
Sarcoxie
0 facilities · 1 water
Jasper County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Jasper, Missouri?
Jasper, MO has an environmental risk score of 61/100 (High Risk), based on 30 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 41 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Jasper?
Yes, Jasper, 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 Jasper?
Jasper, MO has 30 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Jasper?
In 2024, Jasper, MO recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 99. 81% 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 Jasper?
Jasper, MO has 41 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Jasper?
Environmental compliance in Jasper, 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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