Jefferson, NE

Moderate Risk (38/100)

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 Jefferson in Nebraska · Population: 7,155

TRI sites such as Loveland Products Inc; Endicott Clay Products Co Inc; SDWIS systems such as FAIRBURY, CITY OF; LITTLE BLUE NRD RWD 1; PLYMOUTH, VILLAGE OF anchor Jefferson, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 38/100 (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 Jefferson include FAIRBURY, CITY OF; LITTLE BLUE NRD RWD 1; PLYMOUTH, VILLAGE OF, while Loveland Products Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 38/100 (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 Jefferson -- 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 Jefferson, NE: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+76.7%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+76.7%

54.6 thousand lb → 96.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Jefferson, NE's total reported releases rose from 54.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 96.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jefferson, NE's land releases fell from 54 lb in 2022 to 1 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jefferson, NE's air releases rose from 54.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 96.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jefferson, NE's chemicals reported rose from 9 in 2022 to 10 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
7,155
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
499.7K lbs

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FAIRBURY, CITY OF 3,707 4
LITTLE BLUE NRD RWD 1 1,580 1
PLYMOUTH, VILLAGE OF 400 1
DILLER, VILLAGE OF 269 0
DAYKIN, VILLAGE OF 153 3
ENDICOTT, VILLAGE OF 132 0
JANSEN, VILLAGE OF 99 6
HARBINE, VILLAGE OF 65 0
REYNOLDS, VILLAGE OF 60 0
STEELE CITY, VILLAGE OF 60 52

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Loveland Products Inc 264.6K lbs
2 Endicott Clay Products Co Inc 235.1K lbs

Cities in Jefferson (8)

Fairbury
1 facilities · 3 water
Endicott
1 facilities · 0 water
Diller
0 facilities · 2 water
Daykin
0 facilities · 1 water
Jansen
0 facilities · 1 water
Plymouth
0 facilities · 1 water
Reynolds
0 facilities · 1 water
Steele City
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Jefferson, Nebraska?
Jefferson, NE has an environmental risk score of 38/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Jefferson?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Jefferson, NE in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Jefferson?
Jefferson, NE has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 499.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Jefferson?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Jefferson, NE. 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 Jefferson?
Jefferson, NE has 10 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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 Jefferson?
Environmental compliance in Jefferson, Nebraska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Nebraska 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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